SPAT-D II: Structured Photographic Articulation Test - Second Edition

SPAT-D II utilizes actual photographs of an adorable Golden Retriever named Dudsberry, in various settings or with different objects. These fun and colorful photos are sure to spontaneously elicit the child's production of consonant sounds.

The full color photographs are used to assess 59 consonant singletons and 10 consonant blends as well as 7 phonological processes and portray Dudsberry interacting with objects which contain the target phonemes. Sounds are easily elicited through this motivating context.

Tables for dialectical variations are presented and discussed. Standard scores, confidence intervals, percentile ranks, percentile bands and test-age equivalents are provided for both females and males ages 3 through 9.

Complete kit includes Test Manual, color photographs (4" x 6") in a bound album, 30 response forms all in a sturdy storage box. Ages 3 through 9. Testing time: 15 minutes.

Features:

• Assess the phonological repertoire of the 3 through 9 year old child in a natural manner
• Provide a systematic means of assessing the child's articulation of 59 consonant singletons according to syllabic function and manner of articulation
• Identify articulation errors on 10 initial consonant blends containing the phonemes /s/, /r/, and /l/
• Allow for analysis of production /s/, /r/, and /l/ in additional complex phonetic contexts useful for older children
• Sample the vowel repertoire
• Examine the phonological processes which are commonly used by preschool and school-age children
• Allow for noting production of consonants in connected speech through reading and sentence imitation

Response forms are color-coded and organized so the examiner can immediately identify and analyze articulation errors according to syllabic function and manner of articulation. The Consonant Classification Chart and Consonant Blend Chart enable the examiner to identify patterns of articulation to aid in determining the appropriate type or focus of therapy.