Lori Skibbe

The purpose of this study is to develop a computerized adaptive test of phonological awareness, called the Inventory of Phonological Awareness using Alternative Responses (IPAAR). Phonological awareness, the explicit awareness of and ability to manipulate the sound structure of language, is a key predictor of later literacy development. However, there are no standardized, validated tools of phonological awareness suited to meet the needs of children with limited speech production, despite th...

Professionals who work with young children have access to very few standardized and validated tools for assessing young children's narrative abilities. This is true despite the fact that a strong consensus among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers has emerged that affirms that narratives are an important aspect of early language development that can be reliably measured and improved through intervention. The purpose of this project is to develop and validate a useable, standardized,...