Distinguishing between Phonological Difference and Disorder in Children Who Speak African-American Vernacular English: An Experimental Testing Instrument.

Wilcox, Lydia D.; Anderson, Raquel T.

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ERIC Number: EJ593120

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Publication Date: 1998

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Distinguishing between Phonological Difference and Disorder in Children Who Speak African-American Vernacular English: An Experimental Testing Instrument.

Wilcox, Lydia D.; Anderson, Raquel T.

Journal of Communication Disorders, v31 n4 p315-35 Jul-Aug 1998

This study evaluated an experimental articulation testing instrument for differentiating child speakers (N=21, ages 5:0 to 6:6) of African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) with atypical and typical phonologies. Significant group differences were observed, suggesting that the measure can differentiate typical and atypical development in this population. Observed error patterns are described. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Youth, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Error Patterns, Phonology, Speech Evaluation, Speech Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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