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Non-word Repetition

A task where children are required to repeat nonsense words to assess their auditory memory and phonological processing skills.

Phonological Awareness

The recognition of sounds within words, including skills such as rhyming, syllable counting, and sound manipulation.

Cognitive Complexity

The level of mental effort and processing required to perform a task, often influenced by the task's structure.

Fast Mapping

A learning process in which a child quickly connects new words with their meanings after a brief exposure.

Test Item

An individual example or prompt used in an assessment to measure a specific skill or ability.

Auditory Memory

The ability to remember and recall information that is presented through auditory stimuli.

Item Analysis

An evaluation of the performance on test items to identify patterns and specific areas of challenge for a client.

Dynamic Assessment

An assessment approach that evaluates a student's potential for learning by providing varying levels of support and instruction.

Screener

An assessment tool designed to identify potential areas of concern in areas such as language or literacy skills.

Underlying Skills

Basic cognitive or linguistic abilities that support more complex skills but may not involve direct application of those skills.