HALD speech discrimination test – HALD August 2008
Background:
The © HALD speech discrimination test has been developed by a group of professionals who are involved providing hearing services to people with learning disabilities. This test has been developed to provide maximum flexibility in order to meet the needs of people with a wide range of abilities. Those involved in the test development are:
- Denny Fransman – Speech and Language Therapist – Derby
- Siobhan Brennan – Audiological Scientist – Sheffield
- Andrea Jones – Speech and Language Therapist – Glasgow
- Jess Shaw – Speech and Language Therapist – London
- Kim Seabrook – Speech and Language Therapist – Edinburgh
- Carl Davies – Chief Audiologist – Derby
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Test instructions
There are 5 different ways to present the test stimuli:- photographs, line, drawings, objects, symbols, written words.
To do the test you will first need to select the materials that are best for the person being tested. – With some people you may wish to use a combination of mediums.
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Features of this test
In order to accommodate a wide range of different abilities and preferences we have developed the test materials in a range of different formats with a very wide range of vocabulary from which to choose from. This enables the tester to individualise the test by selecting only words that are known to the person being tested and using materials that are familiar to them.
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Object test or short test
When to use the test:
- Can be used with people who only respond to objects
- Can be used with the other test materials as a shortened test
Background:
Norms cannot be suggested for this test because you cannot be certain that the errors are due to hearing impairment and not understanding. We therefore suggest that each person should be measured against his or her previous performance on the test for example with and without lip reading cues or before and after the person is fitted with a hearing aid.
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Scoring the HALD discrimination test:
To print off your score sheets just click on the link: Score sheet
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Please fill in this evaluation form on how you have used this test. Your feedback will help us to evaluate and improve the test.
To download the evaluation form click the link: Evaluation form
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