Language Sampling Analysis (LSA)

Question 1

LSA can assess:

Answer 1

Vocabulary, morphosyntax and discourse.

Question 2

Process for collecting LSA via interview - 7-12y

Answer 2

Introduction
3 x questions

Question 3

Process for collecting LSA via interview - 9-12y

Answer 3

Warm up
Conversation
Personal narrative
Story retell task

Question 4

Determining what to analyse based on LSA data

Answer 4

MLU <4.5 or errors with grammatical morphemes, verb markers, auxiliaries etc = TTR, Brown’s morphemes and basic sentence structure.
More language = analyse morphological and syntactic form errors, use of complex syntax and disruptions.

Question 5

No. of errors per T unit

Answer 5

16% or fewer is normal cut off.

Question 6

Complex syntax in younger children

Answer 6

MLU = 3-4
Simple wh- clauses
Simple conjoining and embedding
Simple infinitive (basic form of verb with no marker for tense).

Question 7

Complex syntax in older children

Answer 7

MLU = 4-5
Infinitive clauses with different subjects
Relative clauses
Wh- infinitives
Unmarked infinitives