Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along®

The Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along® book provides a fast, effective way to gather baseline data and identify speech and language needs.

The Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along® is a compact, non-standardized tool designed to quickly assess multiple areas of speech and language. Whether used to gather initial baseline data, pinpoint areas of concern, or track student progress, this portable mini-book supports educators and therapists in making informed decisions about each student's needs.

What makes this speech and language screener so effective?

• Covers a wide range of speech and language areas, including:
  
  • Articulation
    
  • Connected speech
    
  • Following directions
    
  • Grammar
    
  • Inferencing
    
  • Listening comprehension
    
  • Phonological awareness
    
  • Questions
    
  • Social skills
    
  • Vocabulary
    
• Flexible administration options: choose to screen one section, multiple sections, or the entire tool based on student needs.
  
• Provides all prompts within the mini-book—no additional materials required.
  
• Compact, spiral-bound, laminated, and tear-resistant design makes it ideal for on-the-go use.
  
• Can be paired with a free, printable double-sided response form for easy data collection.
  

Why this learning approach works so well

• Allows professionals to quickly gather meaningful data without a lengthy evaluation process.
  
• Supports goal development by identifying specific areas for intervention.
  
• Simplifies progress monitoring, making it easy to check on student growth over time.
  
• Encourages flexible use across different learning environments and student abilities.
  

Who is the Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along® helpful for?

This mini-book targets speech and language assessment in students of all grades and ages. Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along® is an educational resource for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, teachers, and parents. Its versatility makes this tool great for various learning environments, including small or large groups in the classroom, in one-on-one speech therapy sessions, or at home.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, teachers, and parents love this speech and language screener:

• It is thorough, compact, and travels easily. There are helpful norms included at the back.
• The accompanying screener sheet is easy to fill out and use. It gives therapists an idea of a child’s skills across a variety of areas such as artic, expressive language, receptive language, basic concepts (colours, numbest, letters), etc.
• It is a great way to assess students for different speech and language areas, especially with a large caseload without much assessment time.
• It helps to effectively screen students and determine who needs further formal assessment. 

Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along® includes:

• 66 laminated, spiral-bound, tear-resistant pages (5” x 3”)
  
• Prompts covering 10 key speech and language skill areas
  
• Option to use with a free printable double-sided response form for data collection

Note: The Speech and Language Screener Quick Take Along Mini-Book does not replace standardized assessments to determine eligibility for speech and language services.

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