Comparison of the Reynell Developmental Language Scale II and the Galker test of word-recognition-in-noise in Danish day-care children

Abstract

We found that nearly the same variables were predictive for the test score and the grouped score in pre-school children in the RDLS II and the Galker test. Information from the pre-school teachers was more predictive of the test score than information from the parents. In the adjusted analysis, beside age group, information about the child's vocabulary was the most predictive information explaining 4-6% of the variation.

What matters most when it comes to vocabulary and language development?

“…Whether the hearing was normal or not normal explained about 1% of the variations in both tests. This means that the variables mentioned above collectively explained 47.4% of the variations in the Reynell test and 33.9% in the Galker test .…”

“…In a Danish study, children aged 3–5 years old were examined with two receptive language tests, the Reynell Developmental Language Scale II and the Galker word‐recognition‐in‐noise‐test . Sociodemographic information, middle ear history and communicative function at home and in day care institutions were recorded.…”