The Child Spondees is considered a speech threshold (or speech reception threshold-SRT) test. It is a list of spondaic words that was selected to be familiar to children. AUDiTEC™ recorded 51 words in one randomization. The medium SRT is 20 dB SPL. (Consider Picture Spondee Words for young or non-verbal patients.)

The standard amount of time given for the patient to respond is approximately four seconds. Short-interval versions only give the patient 2.5 seconds for the patient to  respond. It is an effective way to speed up administration time, but this version is not recommended for young children or the elderly.

Child Spondees includes a) audio recording and b) printed word list. This product does not include administration instructions or normative data. It is assumed that purchasers of Auditec’s products are well trained in their use, purpose, and interpretation. Available from Auditec, Inc.  Call 1-800-669-9065 (from US) or 314-416-1050 (outside the US) to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US.

Child Spondees, ASHA Spondees; Item 102A; Price $59.50

Child Spondees, Spondees (W-1); Item 102; Price $59.50

Child Spondees, Spondees, Short Interval; Item 102SI; Price $59.50

Child Spondees, PBK-50A; Item 185;Price $95.00

Child Spondees, PBK-50A, Short Interval; Item 185SI; Price $95.00