Describe the specific language/narrative skill you will address in DA. For example, if you select creating utterances your goal may be “Assess comprehension of spatial concepts.

For this activity, you will design a DA measure using a mediated learning experience that could be implemented with a preschool or school-aged child referred for concerns with language development. In this hypothetical example, the task will be implemented by an experienced SLP in English, although in this case the child has consistent experience with another language. Make sure you’ve watched the DA video included in the Module Playlist.
DA VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKHQTrd-5FE

Directions:
1. Review the sample Mediated Learning Experience which assesses the child’s ability to follow 3-step directions.

2. Select a language area from this list of general language areas or from this list of narrative abilities.

Describe the specific language/narrative skill you will address in DA. For example, if you select creating utterances your goal may be “Assess comprehension of spatial concepts.”

3. Using the Mediated Learning Experience Template, specify the age of the child you are assessing and state the specific language skill you will assess.

4. Using the template, fill in the text in the “Example” column of the table for each strategy: Intentionality, Meaning, Transcendence, Application, Competence. The script should be appropriate given the age of the child you are assessing .