Description

The Schlichting Test voor Taalproductie-II (STTP-II) is designed to assess children’s ability to produce language across various aspects. The test consists of multiple components that examine different parameters of language production, such as:
Vocabulary: Evaluates the range and accuracy of the vocabulary the child can use.
Grammatical Structure: Assesses the child’s ability to use correct grammatical structures in sentences.
Comprehension and Sentence Production: Evaluates the child’s ability to understand and produce complex sentences.
Narrative Skills: Examines the child’s ability to create and narrate coherent and logically structured stories.

Analysis

The analysis of STTP-II results includes:
Individual Evaluation: Each section of the test is analyzed separately to identify the child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Comparison to Developmental Milestones: Results are compared to normative developmental milestones to determine whether the child’s language development is age-appropriate.

Purpose

The purpose of the STTP-II is to provide a comprehensive overview of a child’s language abilities, helping to:
Diagnose Language Disorders: Identify potential language impairments or delays in development.
Guide Interventions: Offer information for creating personalized intervention and educational programs.
Monitor Progress: Serve as a tool to track the child’s improvement throughout therapeutic interventions.

Scoring

Scoring of the STTP-II is based on the child’s performance in each section of the test:
Quantitative Scoring: Each response is scored according to its accuracy and complexity.
Comparative Analysis: Scores are compared to age-related norms.
Qualitative Evaluation: In addition to quantitative scoring, the child’s language output is qualitatively analyzed to identify specific patterns and difficulties.

References

Schlichting, L., & Lutje Spelberg, H. (2002). Schlichting Test voor Taalproductie-II: Manual. Swets & Zeitlinger.
Koster, C., & Visser-Bochane, M. I. (2005). Language assessment in children: Development and validation of the Schlichting Test for Language Production. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 40(5), 553–566.
Verhoeven, L., & Vermeer, A. (2006). Narrative abilities of bilingual children in the Netherlands. Applied Psycholinguistics, 27(2), 127–149.
de Jong, J., & van der Leij, A. (2002). Effects of phonological abilities and linguistic comprehension on the development of reading. Reading and Writing, 15(5–6), 487–498.