Assessment of social-emotional status in children with language impairments.
Children with language impairments are at increased risk for social-emotional difficulties that affect their ability to participate effectively with peers and to establish quality friendships. Assessment of children with language impairments should include evaluation of their social-emotional status. A variety of methods are available for assessment of social-emotional status: rating scales, sociometrics, self-reports/interviews, and observations. Information gathered about social-emotional status should be incorporated into therapeutic goals for children with language impairments.
Westby
Carol
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University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. carol_westby@att.net
Blalock
Evelyn
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D000339:Affect; D002648:Child; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012919:Social Behavior