Developing a new measure of language understanding: The UK C-BiLLT V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Validation of a UK low motor assessment of children's language comprehension – The UK C-BiLLT
IRAS ID
280446
Contact name
Lindsay Pennington
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 7 months, 31 days
Research summary
Background
Children with movement problems, such as cerebral palsy, often have severe difficulties with speech and gestures. Some also have difficulties understanding spoken language. Determining these children’s level of language comprehension is challenging because current tests require children to point to pictures or handle toys in response to questions, such as ‘where is the black dog?’ Speech and language therapists therefore often assess children’s understanding in play, which can over or under-estimate their understanding and lead to inappropriate therapy and education.Objectives
This project will create a UK version of a computerised assessment of language comprehension designed specifically for young children with severe movement problems, which has been developed in The Netherlands. The assessment is called C-BiLLT.
We will create the questions for the UK version of the C-BiLLT. Typically developing children aged 1.5 to 7.5 years will try the assessment, to show the range of ages at which children usually respond correctly to each question. Children with movement and communication difficulties who use different methods of controlling computers will try the system to test how easy it is to use.Clinical benefits
Currently there is no validated, standardised assessment of language comprehension for young children in UK with severe movement and speech difficulties who cannot answer conventional language tests. The UK C-BiLLT will address this critical gap, providing an accurate assessment of language comprehension for young children with severe speech and motor problems. This information is vital for accurate, individualised therapy and education planning.REC name
North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/NE/0181
Date of REC Opinion
8 Jul 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion