This review reveals the psychometric status of child language assessment tools in South Africa, highlighting gaps in validated tools across various languages.
Key Points
Only 5 out of 37 child language assessment tools in South Africa have been validated, indicating a significant gap.
The tools assessed include various languages, with isiZulu having the most validated versions at 4.
This critical review evaluates the psychometric properties of tools and their availability for children aged 0-12 years.
Despite advancements, many languages still lack sufficient standardized measurement tools for child language development.