Kaufman Speech Praxis Test (KSPT)
Description
Anticipated Availablity Date: December 2024
Aids in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech.
The Kaufman Speech Praxis Test (KSPT) is a norm-referenced, diagnostic test assisting in the identification and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech. Easy to administer and score. KSPT measures a child's imitative responses to the clinician, identifies where the speech system is breaking down, and points to a systematic course of treatment. Breakdowns in KSPT match the levels of treatment in the Kaufman Treatment Kits, allowing for a seamless transition to therapy.
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Ages: 2;0 – 5;11. Admin time: 5-15 minutes.
Breakdowns in KSPT match the levels of treatment in the Kaufman Treatment Kits allowing for a seamless transition to therapy.
This Order Includes The Complete KSPT:
- 25 Score Sheets
- Can be used twice (once for the original assessment and once for a follow-up test)
- Test Manual
- Scoring Instructions
- Norm Tables
- Validity and Reliability Information
- Background on Test Development
“I used my KSPT yesterday and it's the best tool for analyzing speech production in a hierarchy of sounds, starting with the easiest and progressing through the complex. This test breaks it down and really gives you good data for diagnosis and appraisal, and for planning intervention.” – Speech-language Pathologist
The KSPT is useful beyond establishing an initial diagnosis, as results can be used to measure and quantify gains in motor-speech proficiency. Also, test sections can assist in developing goals for IEPs and measuring progress. Order includes complete KSPT with a packet of 25 score sheets. Additional score sheets may be ordered here >
- Identifies where the child's speech system is breaking down and points to a specific course of treatment.
- Norm-referenced and standardized items that provide a raw score, standard score, and a percentile ranking.
- Provides normative information for the "normal" pediatric speaking population and the "disordered" population.
- Results assist in planning treatment, developing goals for IEPs, and measuring progress.
- Score sheets can be used twice – once for the original assessment and once for a follow-up test.
- Additional score sheets may be ordered here >
The author recommends using this test as a clinical tool to determine where a child's speech is breaking down and for selecting target sounds and words to implement the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP). At this time, there are no plans to update the test normative data as the clinical application of the test remains current and appropriate.
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What's Included
- The complete KSPT, including:
- 25 Score Sheets - which can be used twice (once for the original assessment and once for a follow-up test)
- Test Manual
- Scoring Instructions
- Norm Tables
- Validity and Reliability Information
- Background on Test Development
- Purchase additional KSPT score sheets
Target Audience
Ages 2;0 to 5;11.
For speech-language pathologists in schools, hospitals, universities, clinics, and private practice. The KSPT will aid in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech in children.
Author
Since 1979, Nancy R. Kaufman, M.A. CCC-SLP, has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a treatment approach to help children become effective vocal communicators. The K-SLP has evolved over the years to include the most current research in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), motor learning, and applied behavior analysis (ABA), and its methods and materials are used by speech-language pathologists worldwide. In addition, many ABA specialists have adopted the K-SLP for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Nancy lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on the subject of CAS and other speech sound disorders in children. Families from around the country and the world travel to the Kaufman Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor, and Autism Treatment, Inc (KCC) in West Bloomfield, Michigan to participate in intensive, specialized therapy programs. The KCC continues to grow, offering renowned speech, language, occupational therapy, sensory integration, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Nancy served on the Professional Advisory Council for Apraxia Kids and in addition, served on the Board of Visitors Of Wayne State University's Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development. She is the speech-language pathologist consultant for the Parish School and Carruth Center in Houston, Texas, and for the Suburban Speech Center in Short Hills, New Jersey, providing a new consulting opportunity for other small groups of speech and language pathologists known as Therapy Notes from Nancy.
Nancy has been honored by both of her alma maters: she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Wayne State University in 2015 and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Michigan State University in 2010. She was awarded the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Distinguished Service Award in 2011 and the West Bloomfield Township Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Business Person of the Year Award in 2015. She was also recognized by the Lawrence Technological University Leaders & Innovators program. The KCC has received MSHA's Clinical Service Award and Corp! Magazine's Best of Michigan Business Award. Nancy has three grown children and resides with her husband in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Nancy R. Kaufman is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Nancy R. Kaufman is the Owner and Director of Kaufman Children's Center; ownership interests.
Financial — Nancy R. Kaufman is author/creator of treatment materials published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Nonfinancial — Nancy R. Kaufman has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Customer Reviews
"I like that this test provides a functional pattern where the client is producing and their breakdown. It's an assessment so my clients like the simplicity of how it's administered."
"This is a thorough test! It doesn’t take very long to administer and gives some great information. Plus you can use it to track progress."
"I used my KSPT yesterday and it's the best tool for analyzing speech production in a hierarchy of sounds, starting with the easiest and progressing through the complex. This test breaks it down and really gives you good data for diagnosis and appraisal, and for planning intervention."
"I love the test and use it for progress measures for not only my apraxic students but others as well. So many contexts to hear!"
"I really like the Kaufman Test as it gives you a good starting point in therapy (where their speech breaks down)."
"LOVE it. I use the Kaufman Test on a regular basis to qualify those children who are receptively at or above age range but are minimally verbal ages 2 and older."
"I recommend the Kaufman Test. Very detailed. Provides good info."
"I like the Kaufman Test. It's not hard to give or score."
"We love the KSPT!"
"The Kaufman Test has worked great for me."
"I recommend the KSPT - It starts with vowels. So even in those limited contexts, it's helpful and thorough. It also has the nonspeech imitation tasks. It's all imitative (in the simple to complex phoneme parts) but it will cover all your contexts and sounds, IMO."
"Kaufman breaks down the test beautifully with assessment in multiple areas of motor speech function."
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