Test of Adolescent/Adult Word Finding (TAWF), Diane J. German.
Assesses an important expressive vocabulary skill that allows the examiner to diagnose word-finding disorders quickly and reliably. Presents five naming sections: picture naming: nouns, picture naming: verbs, sentence completion naming, description naming, and category naming. A special sixth comprehension section allows the examiner to determine if errors are a result of word-finding problems or poor comprehension.
Provides formal and informal analysis of two dimensions of word finding: speed and accuracy. Formal analysis yields standard scores, percentile ranks, and grade standards for item response time. The informal analysis yields secondary characteristics (gestures and extra verbalization) and substitution types. Speed can be measured in actual or estimated item response time. Nationally standardized. Individually administered in 30 minutes. Also includes a brief test that can be individually administered in 20 minutes or less for examiners with limited time or for clients who exhibit severe difficulties.
Examiner's manual, technical manual, test book, and 25 response forms.
