Bilingual English-Spanish Assessment (BESA)
Bilingual English-Spanish Assessment (BESA)
Authors: Elizabeth D. Peña, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Vera F. Gutiérrez-Clellen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Aquiles Iglesias, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Brian A. Goldstein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Lisa M. Bedore, Ph.D.
Overview
Now there's a valid, reliable assessment that specifically responds to the needs of young Spanish-English bilingual children from ages 4 through 6 years. The Bilingual English Spanish Assessment (BESA) was developed to identify phonological and/or language impairment in bilingual and ELL children—and to differentiate between delays in English language acquisition and true language disorders.
BESA Components
Comprehensive Assessment with BESA includes:
- 3 subtests (in both English and Spanish). These three standardized-norm-referenced subtests address the key domains of morphosyntax, semantics, and phonology.
- 2 questionnaires:
- Bilingual Input-Output Survey (BIOS).
- Inventory to Assess Language Knowledge (ITALK).
- Pragmatic activity.
Benefits of BESA
- Valid and Reliable: Backed by solid evidence of validity and reliability.
- Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate. Dialects were considered.
- Uncovers the Full Picture of a Child's Language Development.
- Flexible and Convenient. You can use each BESA component independently.
What's in the Kit?
- 1 BESA Test Manual
- 1 BESA Stimulus Book
- 20 BESA Protocol English Forms
- 20 BESA Protocol Spanish Forms
- 20 BIOS Forms
- 20 ITALK Forms
Reviews
**Xigrid Soto, Ph.D. candidate at University of South Florida
- September 3, 2018**
I highly recommend the BESA to any speech language pathologist who works with bilingual populations.
**Sandra Barrueco, The Catholic University of America
- May 15, 2018**
Measures like the BESA are critically needed to comprehensively examine the language development of bilingual preschoolers.
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Key Information
- Set Price: US$ 550.00
- Stock Number: 52797
- ISBN: 978-1-68125-279-7
- Availability: Available Stock