Overview
The Pragmatic Language Observation Scale (PLOS; Newcomer, & Hammill, 2009) is an individually-administered, norm-referenced checklist that is completed by teachers or other professionals. It permits quick assessment of spoken language used in classroom settings. The PLOS is designed for use with individuals ages 8 through 17 years, 11 months. The purposes of the PLOS include: augmenting a comprehensive spoken language assessment; planning and monitoring interventions; and assisting in the referral process. It consists of items related to spoken language behaviors that occur in instructional settings. Thirty items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Results of the PLOS are particularly useful when used as a part of a comprehensive spoken language evaluation or as a pre-referral/referral tool.
Summary
Age: 8 years 0 months to 17 years 11 months
Time to Administer: 5 to 10 minutes
Method of Administration: Individually administered, norm-referenced teachers’ rating scale. Teachers or other professionals rate 30 items on a 5-point scale.
Yields standard score, percentile rank, descriptive category
Subscales: Yields Total Score only
Autism Related Research
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