VerbalLangDevScale(Mecham,1958)
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Mecham’s Verbal Language Developmental Scale (MVLDS) Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date of birth: ________________________ Chronological Age/Sex: ____________ M F Over-All Language Age Obtained: ____________ Speech Pathologist: ________________________________________________ Date of evaluation: ___________________ Key: ____(S)peaking ____(L)istening ____(R)eading ____(W)riting
0 – 1 Year Level S
S
S
1. “Crows”, laughs or smiles Vocalizes inarticulately (other than crying or fretting). Spontaneously gurgles or coos with evident animation or satisfaction. Laughs spontaneously or when stimulated.
L
Talks; imitates sounds
L
4.
S
Responds to name and “no-no” S
5.
S
6.
L
Echoes words (dada or mama) S
7.
Uses names of familiar objects
14.
Identifies common pictures when named
15.
Talks in short sentences
Uses short sentences or phrases, or subject-object combinations. Speech is practically useful within those limits, and not mere “parrot talk.”
Follows simple instructions
Comes when called; goes short distances to particular points as directed; performs baby game pantomime on demand; in general, cooperates on verbal request in very simple activities.
13.
Recognizes common pictures in the Golden ABC or comparable books and points to them as they are named.
Upon hearing words such as “dada” or “mama”, repeats it back in understandable fashion. S
Expressive vocabulary of at least 25 words
Uses names of several familiar objects (not including persons) for particular purposes; not merely tells names of such objects when presented, but calls for or refers to them by name spontaneously. Names may be substitutes for or corruptions of dictionary words but should be more than recognizable sounds.
Comprehends “bye-bye” and “pat-a-cake”
Waves hand in “bye-bye” gesture when “bye-bye” is spoken or in some way indicates that he understands the expression. Claps hands in pat-a-cake fashion upon hearing “pat-a-cake” one or more times from the speaker.
12.
Has vocabulary of at least 25 words with which to express himself. These include nouns, mainly, with some verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. Very seldom uses prepositions, conjunctions, etc.
Turns and look toward speaker consistently when speaker says his name. Hesitates or refrains from performing activity consistently upon being told ”no-no”. S
11. Recognizes hair, mouth, ears, and hands when they are named
Identifies these by pointing to them when asked, “Where are your eyes? Where is your hair?” etc.
Babbles; or uses inarticulate speech which reveals apparent initiative or expressive attempts at words as something more than there pleasurable vocalization. S
Recognizes names of familiar objects
Recognizes names of a dozen or more common objects when he hears them.
2. Produces consonant sounds reflexively Produces consonant sounds spontaneously, especially after being fed or while lying comfortably in crib. Sounds may be mixed with vowels and unconventional clicks and noises; but are recognizable as consonant sounds. 3.
10.
S
16.
Can name common pictures
Names most common pictures such as those found in Golden Book Dictionary. Not mere repetition but names spontaneously as he leafs through book.
1 – 2 Year Level S
8.
Expressive vocabulary of at least 2 words
States 2 or more words spontaneously without having to be asked by someone to say them. Words must not be accidental, but must have been heard several times as words which are definitely tied with the context of the situation and are meaningful. Such words as mama, dada, and bye-bye should be given credit. W
9.
S
17.
Verbalizes toilet needs
Verbalizes needs fairly consistently during the day in time for something to be done about them; indicates type of need. S
Marks with pencil or crayon
Chooses pencil or crayon specially because they make a mark. Amuses self with same for brief periods; marks up and down, side-to-side, or with circling motion without breaking point or tearing paper. Does so spontaneously or on request as a means of self-occupation.
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2 – 3 Year Level
18.
Asks for “another”
Upon being given a piece of gum, candy, or a cookie, will ask for another, wanting one for each hand, or, upon eating one cookie, immediately requests another. Must use the word “another” or “more” to get full credit. S
19.
Uses plurals
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Uses some plurals correctly in conversational speech by adding –es or –s to the end of words. S
21.
22.
R
23.
24.
Expresses vocally a desire to take turns
Identifies action in familiar action pictures
W
25.
W
S
Names almost all common pictures
27.
S
S
28.
29.
Recites poem or sings song from memory
Does so in front of a small group or other person, and in a way which would be considered a creditable performance Page 2 of 6
35.
Names penny, nickel, dime
36.
Recites numbers to 30s
S
37.
Asks meaning of words
Upon hearing a new or unfamiliar word, will ask its meaning. He may ask directly ”What does that mean?” or ”What’s that?” or ”What’s ____?” (repeating the word on the latter question)
Says at least one nursery rhyme
With a little encouragement can recite at least one common nursery rhyme such as ”Little Bo Beep” or ”Little Miss Muffet”, etc. by heart. Item receives full credit if child recites blessing on food without help from parent. S
Relates fanciful tales
Can count to 30 by ones upon being asked to do so. Does not need help after beginning to count. May not be able to count by 5s or 10s as yet.
Relates experiences
Gives simple accounts of experiences or tells stories (unprompted) with sequential and coherent content and relevant detail. Vocabulary and language forms not so important as the continuity of the account.
34.
Asks for penny, nickel and dime discriminately for different purposes. Example: Will ask for penny for buying lollipop, but for nickel or dime for buying ice cream cone.
Upon being encouraged to give first and last name, can do so without being cued by parent or other person. S
Prints simple words
Tells an experience or plan of action which is imaginative only. This is more for self-satisfaction or projecting himself into the act or experience rather than “lying” as a means to an end, i.e. it is imaginative expression as opposed to deliberate lying.
3 -4 Year Level Says full name
33.
5 – 6 Year Level
S
26.
Draws with pencil or crayon
Prints or writes legibly first name or a few familiar words of 3 or 4 letters not using copy. Does so spontaneously or from dictation. Correct spelling not essential.
Routinely names most pictures in Golden ABC book, etc., and does so on own initiative without having to be cued. On request can tell actions delivered by action pictures.
S
32.
Draws with pencil or crayon and produces simple but recognizable forms such as man, house, tree, animal, landscape. Credit detailed or differential coloring.
Names one color
Can name at least one of the primary colors (red, yellow, blue) accurately upon being asked. Does so consistently except for shades of color which are considerably lighter or darker than average. Example: May not name pink or maroon, even though red is consistently named correctly. S
Reads by way of pictures
Tells a familiar story as he looks at the pictures in the picture books containing such stories as ”The Three Bears”, “Little Red Riding Hood,” etc. Story corresponds to pictures as he goes from one picture to another. May leave out portions of story which are not represented by a picture.
Distinguish physical actions such as jumping, walking, etc. when he sees them in picture form S
31.
Uses pronouns I, me, you, etc.
Respects other children as social necessity and will await his turn in situations which call for a “turn” such as riding tricycle, swinging, etc. Expresses desire to take his turn when it comes. S
Names all colors
4 – 5 Year Level
Uses these pronouns and perhaps others in correct or nearly correct grammatical form. Child may substitute me for I, she for her, but never substitutes me for you, her, etc. S
30.
Names all primary colors (red, yellow, blue), not from heart necessarily, but when shown toys or crayons of different colors, child will state colors correctly.
20. Vocabulary of at 50 words or more in conversational speech
Informant will not be sure whether he has more than 2 words but is definite that he has at least 50 in his vocabulary which he uses for ordinary communicative purposes in conversational speech. S
S
6 – 7 Year Level S
38.
Uses telephone to communicate
Uses local telephone for practical purposes, that is …child… carries on purposive conversation effectively, not including long distance calls. Parent may supply number, but child dials it himself SP Evaluation Forms: Language/MVLDSjarpslp04
S
39.
Can tell a familiar story
S
Can tell at some length, a familiar story such as ”Little Red Riding Hood” or “The Three Bears”, and includes the majority of detail. Consider transitive if considerable detail is left out. R
40.
W
S
41.
Writes numbers from 1-50
Scoring: Score 1 point for every skill shown positive (+) Score 0.5 point for every emerging (+/-) skill S
AL
S
AL
S
AL
S
AL
Writes numbers legibly from 1-50. Does so upon request and does not need to copy or seek help from someone else.
1.0
0.17
13.5
1.73
26.0
3.19
38.5
6.36
42.
1.5
0.24
14.0
1.78
26.5
3.28
39.0
6.49
2.0
0.30
14.5
1.84
27.0
3.38
39.5
6.62
2.5
0.40
15.0
1.90
27.5
3.48
40.0
6.74
3.0
0.45
15.5
1.96
28.0
3.57
40.5
6.86
Names quarter, half-dollar, dollar, etc.
Full credit should be given proper use of 25-cents, 50-cents, 2bits or 4-bits, etc. if these are used currently as the names of the coins presented W
Follows current events and discusses them with other
Discusses current news, sports, sensational events, and follows such matters with some continuity.
Reads on pre-primer level
Is able to read a pre-primer book and recognizes the majority of the words without having to refer to the pictures in the book.
50.
43.
Writes with pencil
3.5
0.50
16.0
2.00
28.5
3.67
41.0
7.00
Writes legibly with a pencil a dozen or more simple words with correct spelling. Does so on own initiative or from dictation, but not from copy.
4.0
0.60
16.5
2.05
29.0
3.77
41.5
7.24
4.5
0.68
17.0
2.11
29.5
3.88
42.0
7.47
44.
5.0
0.74
17.5
2.16
30.0
4.00
42.5
7.72
Makes independent and effective use of simple reading material (at about 4th grade level) such as comic strips, movie titles, simple stories, notes, simple instructions, elementary news items, for own entertainment or information.
5.5
0.80
18.0
2.22
30.5
4.16
43.0
8.00
6.0
0.88
18.5
2.26
31.0
4.34
43.5
8.22
6.5
0.95
19.0
2.33
31.5
4.49
44.0
8.48
45.
7.0
1.00
19.5
2.39
32.0
4.65
44.5
8.74
7.5
1.07
20.0
2.44
32.5
4.84
45.0
9.00
8.0
1.13
20.5
2.50
33.0
5.00
45.5
9.50
8.5
1.17
21.0
2.55
33.5
5.13
46.0
10.00
9.0
1.24
21.5
2.60
34.0
5.24
46.5
10.50
9.5
1.28
22.0
2.66
34.5
5.37
47.0
11.00
9 – 15 Year Level
10.0
1.35
22.5
2.71
35.0
5.50
47.5
11.50
S
10.5
1.40
23.0
2.76
35.5
5.62
48.0
12.00
11.0
1.45
23.5
2.83
36.0
5.74
48.5
13.00
11.5
1.51
24.0
2.88
36.5
5.87
49.0
14.00
12.0
1.56
24.5
2.94
37.0
6.00
49.5
15.00
12.5
1.62
25.0
3.00
37.5
6.13
50.0
16.00
13.0
1.66
25.5
3.09
38.0
6.24
R
W
Reads on own initiative
Writes occasional short letters
Now and then writes brief letters to friends or relatives on own initiative or following mild suggestions, and does so without help except for spelling of unusual words and supplying unfamiliar addresses. Addresses envelopes and provides for mailing same.
46.
Can retell short story that he has read on his own
Can retell short unfamiliar story that he has read on his own, or can describe a movie that he has seen recently. Gives considerable detail and describes at length. W
47.
Answers ads purchased by mail
Responds to magazine, radio, or other advertising by reading coupons, requesting samples, sending for literature, ordering from catalogs. R
48.
Enjoys books, newspapers, magazines
Reads for practical information or personal enjoyment, such as story or news columns in papers, magazine stories, library books, stories of adventure. W
49.
S = Raw score AL = Over-all Language Age (years) Raw Score = ______ Over-all Language Age = __________
Writes by letter
Writes business or social letters which require communication of serious information, exchange of significant news, giving or acknowledging of instructions. Page 3 of 6
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