Monitoring Progress
The Natural Aural Approach gives children the opportunity to develop language naturally, in line with their interests and experiences but an essential component of the approach is the systematic tracking and analysis of progress so that any gaps or difficulties can be identified and addressed. This may be to highlight a problem with
- the amplification,
- the earmould,
- wearing the technology
- a need for further assistive technology Radio Aid MESHGuide
- a specific language area that may need to be targeted.
Which tools are used depends on the age of the child and the stage of their language development.
● Monitoring Protocol for deaf babies and children
● Early language assessments
● Baseline school assessments
● Early Years Foundation stage tracking
● Standardised formal assessments of vocabulary and language use and understanding
● SATs
● GCSE and A level
