Computerized Linguistic Protocol for Screening (CLIPS)

Abstract

The present study is aimed to develop a Computerized Linguistic Protocol (in Kannada) for Screening children. The study also aimed to trace the developmental patterns on various linguistic aspects in children. The gender difference, (f any, in language acquisition was also analyzed. Sixty normal children in the age range of 3-8 years were selected for the study. Six children (3 male and 3 females) in each half-yearly period were tested across 10 age groups. The data was subjected to Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test (paired), One-way ANOVA with Duncan 's multiple range test and item. analysis. The results of the study revealed a clear developmental pattern in language acquisition by children in the age range of 3-8 years. Comprehension abilities were better than the expression abilities across all the age groups under study. Acquisition of semantics was earlier to that of syntax. There was no significant difference in the performance of boys and girls on CLiPS.