Providing Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Language Assessment Services for Multilingual Children with Developmental Language Disorder: a Scoping Review

Purposeof Review Researchers have devoted extensive time and effort into developing and analyzing culturally and linguistically responsive language assessment tools for multilingual children. The goal of the present review was to examine the most recent updates and recommendations for language assessment of multilingual children. Recent Findings Twenty-three articles published within the past 5 years met inclusion criteria. Together, the research studies identified several assessment tools/approaches with high diagnostic accuracy including standardized assessments specifically designed for multilingual children, language sampling, dynamic assessment, alternative assessments such as non-word repetition and statistical word learning, measures of morphosyntax, and the use of a variety of technologies to aid in the assessment process. Literature from the past 5 years points to the use of a converging evidence model where evidence-based clinical decisions are made using multiple assessment tools. Further research is necessary in several areas, especially in relation to the validity of parent report of concern and the use of technology such as automated speech recognition systems to aid during the assessment process.