Sandlapper Therapy Group Partners with Pearson Assessments for CELF-6 Field Research
Sandlapper Therapy Group partners with Pearson Assessments for CELF-6 Field Research. We’re excited to share that Sandlapper Therapy Group has teamed up with Pearson Assessments Field Research to help standardize the 6th Edition of the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-6) — one of the most trusted tools in the field of speech-language pathology. This is a unique opportunity for families to get involved in important research that will shape the future of language assessment.
What is the CELF-6?
The CELF-6 is a widely used standardized assessment that helps speech-language pathologists evaluate language skills in children and young adults. By participating in this standardization study, you’ll be helping ensure that the tool is accurate, culturally representative, and effective for use in communities across the country.
Who Can Participate?
We are seeking volunteers ages 5–21 from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
Clinical Participants may include children and young adults with:
Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder (ages 5–16)
Autism spectrum disorder with language disorder (ages 5–16)
Specific learning disorder — reading and/or writing (ages 8–21)
Hearing impairment (ages 5–16)
Typically Developing Participants should:
Be between the ages of 5 and 21
Speak English as their primary language
Have a primary caregiver who speaks English as their primary language
Receive most academic instruction in English
Have no documented disorder affecting language development
Be able to respond to test items orally in a standard manner
What to Expect
Participants will take part in a 2–2.5 hour one-on-one session with a qualified examiner at a mutually agreed upon time and location. Activities are designed to be engaging and interactive — think picture naming, listening games, memory exercises, and question-and-answer tasks.
Please note:
Participants will not receive a diagnosis or test score interpretation.
All information collected is for research purposes only.
Compensation
Pearson Assessments is providing a digital gift card as a thank-you for participation:
$115–$125 for clinical participants
$90–$115 for typically developing participants
Why Participate?
By volunteering, you are:
Helping improve one of the most important tools in the speech-language field
Contributing to more accurate and equitable assessment for all children
Supporting research that benefits schools, clinics, and families nationwide
How to Get Involved
If you or someone you know meets the eligibility requirements, email Sandlapper Therapy Group to learn more and sign up. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the way language skills are understood and supported.
📞 Call us today to discuss participation details and scheduling.
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