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June 1, 2026International Journal of Language & Communication DisordersOpen Access

From Theory to Therapy: How South African Speech‐Language Pathologists Use Language Sample Analysis for Multilingual Children

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PWPetria WinterUniversity of the HumanitiesJBJuan BornmanStellenbosch UniversityMGMarien Alet GrahamUniversity of South Africa

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Implication

Mixed-method survey explores speech-language pathologists' use of language sample analysis for multilingual children, suggesting improved practices.

Key Points

  • The study investigates how speech-language pathologists in South Africa use language sample analysis for multilingual children.
  • Mixed-method survey design with 68 participants
  • Explored barriers and enablers of language sample analysis
  • Assessed perspectives on assessment practices among users and non-users
  • Most participants incorporate language sample analysis into child language assessments
  • Notable barriers include time constraints and limited knowledge of using language sample analysis
  • Findings indicate a positive trend in the clinical usage of language sample analysis

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Winter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d234302fbce9130638d81https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70268
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