A New Test Of Sound Discrimination

Abstract

Ninety pictures were arranged in 3 groups in order to sample children''s responses in relationship to discrimination, rhyming, initial and final sounds. 24 1st and 2d grade children with defective articulation were matched against 24 children with normal speech. Significant differences were found between the speech defective and the normal speaking groups in relation to sound discrimination abilities, rhyming, initial and final sounds. Method of presentation did not show significant results. Speech defective children have greater difficulty in discerning self-monitored sound patterns. Second grade normal speaking group had better sound discrimination than 1st grade.