Abstract
Focus on the Outcomes of Communication Under Six (FOCUS © ) is a clinical tool designed to evaluate change in communicative-participation in preschool children. ‘Communicative participation’ is the child’s communication and interaction in “real world” situations at home, school, or in the community (Eadie et al., 2006).
The FOCUS is a valid, reliable, responsive treatment outcome measure that captures ‘real world’ changes following speech and language treatment. The FOCUS links speech and language treatment to the child’s ability to communicate and participate in their world. There are two versions of the measure, one designed for parents and one for clinicians. The items on both versions are the same.
The FOCUS is a valid, reliable, responsive treatment outcome measure that captures ‘real world’ changes following speech and language treatment. The FOCUS links speech and language treatment to the child’s ability to communicate and participate in their world. There are two versions of the measure, one designed for parents and one for clinicians. The items on both versions are the same.
| Translated title of the contribution | FOCUS in Faroese: Focus on the Outcomes of Communication Under Six (FOCUS ©) |
|---|---|
| Original language | Faroese |
| Type | Measurement tool |
| Media of output | Digital |
| Publisher | CanChild |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - May 2025 |
Keywords
- measurement tools
- teaching
- evaluation
- preschoolers
- impairment of language
- impairment of speech