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The Cognitive Speech-Language Inventory (C.S-L.I) is designed to assess cognitive-communication skills and speech-language abilities. This tool can be used to help rapidly plug-in client data into current medical information systems. Speech-language therapists and professionals may use this assessment tool in its entirety or complete subsections based on client abilities and cognitive-communication needs. This assessment may guide professionals in identifying need for further testing within specific domains or may be used independently to generate real-world functional goals for speech therapy. Although this evaluation was generated and has been tested by medical SLPs in sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing settings, no standardized data has been collected.

C.S-L.I Sections:

Receptive Language

• • Auditory Comprehension
    • Verbal ID Level
    • Yes/No Questions
    • Following Directions
    • Open Ended Questions
    • Conversation
    • Gestures
  • Reading Comprehension
    • Comprehension Level
    • Signs/Symbols

Expressive Language

• • Verbal Expression
    • Automatic Speech
    • Repetition
    • Naming Objects
    • Responsive Naming
    • Making Needs Known
    • Conversation
    • Speech Characteristics
  • Written Expression
    • Expression Level