Standardised, validated and culturally relevant tests for Arabic speakers
Whether you need to conduct an in-depth assessment, a short bedside screen, or remotely assess a patient overseas before they arrive for treatment, our range of tests for acquired speech and language disorders is equipped to meet your patients’ needs.
SALT LABS
Test Suite
Quick Screens
Typically used as bedside screens in acute or stroke units.
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The ASAT is for patients with a brain injury. It includes tasks which screen for aphasia.
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The AAP is a battery for adults with motor speech disorders. It includes tasks to assess verbal and non-verbal apraxia. It specifically targets the speech characteristics of Arabic.
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The ADP is a battery for adults with motor speech disorders. It enables therapists to build a detailed understanding of the patient’s dysarthria and speech profile.
Comprehensive Test Batteries
Typically used in neurological rehabilitation units.
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The ACAT is the first standardised, comprehensive test to be developed entirely in Arabic. It is based on the latest cognitive, neuro-psycholinguistic and clinical research in Arabic. It is available in multiple dialects.
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The ANT is an object and action naming test which measures confrontational word retrieval in patients with aphasia or other language disturbances.
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The AAT is a neuropsychological tool that provides in-depth assessment of Arabic agrammatism by examining the production and comprehension of phrases and sentence structures.
Setting goals together
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The QLQ and the self-assessment modules in our tests enable patients with speech and language disorders to articulate the impact of their injury on their daily activities by focusing on social interactions. This helps therapists to develop a tailored intervention that is informed by the patient’s input.
“My experience of using these Arabic-language assessment batteries is that they have a high level of face, construct, content and criterion validity. They also ensure inter-examiner and test-retest reliability. As a clinician, these assessments assist me in achieving a balance between false positives (suggesting there is a deficit that is not there) and false negatives (failing to detect a deficit that is actually present), thus enhancing the accuracy of my clinical judgement.”
– Dr Yusuf Al-Bustanji PhD, SLP-CCC
Speech and Language Pathology Consultant
“As a Speech and Language Therapist working with Arabic speakers, I've encountered significant challenges due to the lack of assessment tools specifically developed for non-English speakers. Traditionally, reliance on translated standardised aphasia tests has been inadequate because assessment stimuli are often not culturally appropriate, and syntactic constructions vary across languages. SALT Labsystem is a game-changer in addressing these issues. It provides valid and reliable speech and language assessments specifically designed for Arabic speakers, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy and the quality of diagnostic information. This leads to more effective person-centered interventions and offers a psychometrically robust outcome measure to monitor progress and response to treatment.”
– Dr Shereen Matar PhD, MSc, Cert MRCSLT
Director and Consultant Speech & Language Therapist Speech and Language Therapy London Ltd
