Speech-language-hearing therapists’ perceptions of the characteristics of structured assessment tests proposed by current Chilean regulations

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the speech-language-hearing therapists’ perception of structured tests proposed by current Chilean regulations assess and diagnose language in children. Methods: a questionnaire their three (the Test Auditory Comprehension Language, revised Phonological Simplification Processes Assessment Screening Spanish Grammar). Differences were contrasted with Friedman test, post hoc was compared Wilcoxon rank sum test. Also, Spearman´s rho coefficient used study correlation between scores, setting confidence level at 5%. Results: obtained highest mean Likert score most items assessed, except for question on excessive application time. A total 91% participants reported need digital version tests. Lastly, significant occurred Language Grammar. Conclusion: participants’ perceptions are more positive than those other The also believe that should have version.