Materfrekvensspørreskjema

Materfrekvensspørreskjema translates to "mother frequency questionnaire" in English. It is a tool used in linguistics and speech therapy to assess a child's exposure to different speech sounds. The questionnaire typically asks parents or caregivers about the frequency with which specific sounds occur in the child's home environment. This can include both sounds produced by the child and sounds heard by the child in everyday conversations, songs, and stories.

The information gathered from a materfrekvensspørreskjema can help identify potential speech sound delays or disorders. By understanding the linguistic input a child receives, professionals can gain insights into why certain sounds may be developing more slowly or why a child might be having difficulty producing them. It is not a diagnostic tool on its own but serves as a supplementary piece of information within a broader assessment.

The design of such questionnaires can vary, but they generally aim to be easy for parents to understand and complete. Questions might involve rating the frequency of sounds on a scale or checking off common words or phrases that contain target sounds. The ultimate goal is to provide a more comprehensive picture of a child's phonological development by considering both their expressive and receptive language experiences.