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Mecham’s Verbal Language Developmental Scale (MVLDS)

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date of birth: ________________________


Chronological Age/Sex: ____________ M F Over-All Language Age Obtained: ____________
Speech Pathologist: ________________________________________________ Date of evaluation: ___________________
Key: ____(S)peaking ____(L)istening ____(R)eading ____(W)riting

0 – 1 Year Level Recognizes common pictures in the Golden ABC or


S 1. “Crows”, laughs or smiles comparable books and points to them as they are named.
Vocalizes inarticulately (other than crying or fretting). (mama)
Spontaneously gurgles or coos with evident animation or S 15. Talks in short sentences
satisfaction. Laughs spontaneously or when stimulated. Uses short sentences or phrases, or subject-object
combinations. Speech is practically useful within those limits,
S 2. Produces consonant sounds reflexively and not mere “parrot talk.” (aen )
Produces consonant sounds spontaneously, especially after S 16. Can name common pictures
being fed or while lying comfortably in crib. Sounds may be Names most common pictures such as those found in
mixed with vowels and unconventional clicks and noises; but Golden Book Dictionary. Not mere repetition but names
are recognizable as consonant sounds. spontaneously as he leafs through book.
S 3. Talks; imitates sounds
Babbles; or uses inarticulate speech which reveals apparent
2 – 3 Year Level
initiative or expressive attempts at words as something more
than there pleasurable vocalization. S 17. Verbalizes toilet needs
S 4. Responds to name and “no-no” Verbalizes needs fairly consistently during the day in time for
Turns and look toward speaker consistently when speaker something to be done about them; indicates type of need.
says his name. Hesitates or refrains from performing activity S 18. Asks for “another”
consistently upon being told ”no-no”. Upon being given a piece of gum, candy, or a cookie, will
S 5. Comprehends “bye-bye” and “pat-a-cake” ask for another, wanting one for each hand, or, upon eating
Waves hand in “bye-bye” gesture when “bye-bye” is spoken one cookie, immediately requests another. Must use the
or in some way indicates that he understands the word “another” or “more” to get full credit.
expression. Claps hands in pat-a-cake fashion upon hearing S 19. Uses plurals
“pat-a-cake” one or more times from the speaker. Uses some plurals correctly in conversational speech by
S 6. Echoes words (dada or mama) adding –es or –s to the end of words.
Upon hearing words such as “dada” or “mama”, repeats it S 20. Vocabulary of at 50 words or more in
back in understandable fashion. conversational speech
S 7. Follows simple instructions Informant will not be sure whether he has more than 2 words
Comes when called; goes short distances to particular points but is definite that he has at least 50 in his vocabulary which
as directed; performs baby game pantomime on demand; in he uses for ordinary communicative purposes in
general, cooperates on verbal request in very simple conversational speech. (kaen, sarap, )
activities. S 21. Uses pronouns I, me, you, etc.
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1 – 2 Year Level Uses these pronouns and perhaps others in correct or nearly
correct grammatical form. Child may substitute me for I, she
S 8. Expressive vocabulary of at least 2 words
for her, but never substitutes me for you, her, etc.
States 2 or more words spontaneously without having to be
asked by someone to say them. Words must not be
S 22. Expresses vocally a desire to take turns
accidental, but must have been heard several times as
Respects other children as social necessity and will await his
words which are definitely tied with the context of the
turn in situations which call for a “turn” such as riding tricycle,
situation and are meaningful. Such words as mama, dada,
swinging, etc. Expresses desire to take his turn when it
and bye-bye should be given credit.
comes. (amana - mamaya)
W 9. Marks with pencil or crayon
S 23. Identifies action in familiar action pictures
Chooses pencil or crayon specially because they make a
Distinguish physical actions such as jumping, walking, etc.
mark. Amuses self with same for brief periods; marks up and
when he sees them in picture form
down, side-to-side, or with circling motion without breaking
S 24. Names one color
point or tearing paper. Does so spontaneously or on request
as a means of self-occupation. Can name at least one of the primary colors (red, yellow,
10. Recognizes names of familiar objects blue) accurately upon being asked. Does so consistently
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except for shades of color which are considerably lighter or
Recognizes names of a dozen or more common objects darker than average. Example: May not name pink or
when he hears them. maroon, even though red is consistently named correctly.
L 11. Recognizes hair, mouth, ears, and hands when S 25. Names almost all common pictures
they are named
Routinely names most pictures in Golden ABC book, etc.,
Identifies these by pointing to them when asked, “Where are and does so on own initiative without having to be cued. On
your eyes? Where is your hair?” etc. request can tell actions delivered by action pictures.
S 12. Expressive vocabulary of at least 25 words
Has vocabulary of at least 25 words with which to express 3 -4 Year Level
himself. These include nouns, mainly, with some verbs,
S 26. Says full name
adverbs, and adjectives. Very seldom uses prepositions,
Upon being encouraged to give first and last name, can do
conjunctions, etc. (10)
so without being cued by parent or other person.
S 13. Uses names of familiar objects
S 27. Relates experiences
Uses names of several familiar objects (not including
Gives simple accounts of experiences or tells stories
persons) for particular purposes; not merely tells names of
(unprompted) with sequential and coherent content and
such objects when presented, but calls for or refers to them
relevant detail. Vocabulary and language forms not so
by name spontaneously. Names may be substitutes for or
important as the continuity of the account.
corruptions of dictionary words but should be more than
S - 28. Says at least one nursery rhyme
recognizable sounds.
With a little encouragement can recite at least one common
L 14. Identifies common pictures when named
nursery rhyme such as ”Little Bo Beep” or ”Little Miss
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Muffet”, etc. by heart. Item receives full credit if child recites dictation, but not from copy.
blessing on food without help from parent. R 44. Reads on own initiative
S 29. Recites poem or sings song from memory Makes independent and effective use of simple reading
Does so in front of a small group or other person, and in a material (at about 4th grade level) such as comic strips,
way which would be considered a creditable performance movie titles, simple stories, notes, simple instructions,
(unintelligible) elementary news items, for own entertainment or
S 30. Names all colors information.
Names all primary colors (red, yellow, blue), not from heart W 45. Writes occasional short letters
necessarily, but when shown toys or crayons of different Now and then writes brief letters to friends or relatives on
colors, child will state colors correctly. own initiative or following mild suggestions, and does so
without help except for spelling of unusual words and
4 – 5 Year Level supplying unfamiliar addresses. Addresses envelopes and
R 31. Reads by way of pictures provides for mailing same.
Tells a familiar story as he looks at the pictures in the picture
books containing such stories as ”The Three Bears”, “Little 9 – 15 Year Level
Red Riding Hood,” etc. Story corresponds to pictures as he S 46. Can retell short story that he has read on his own
goes from one picture to another. May leave out portions of Can retell short unfamiliar story that he has read on his own,
story which are not represented by a picture. or can describe a movie that he has seen recently. Gives
W 32. Draws with pencil or crayon considerable detail and describes at length.
Draws with pencil or crayon and produces simple but W 47. Answers ads purchased by mail
recognizable forms such as man, house, tree, animal, Responds to magazine, radio, or other advertising by
landscape. Credit detailed or differential coloring. reading coupons, requesting samples, sending for literature,
W 33. Prints simple words ordering from catalogs.
Prints or writes legibly first name or a few familiar words of 3 R 48. Enjoys books, newspapers, magazines
or 4 letters not using copy. Does so spontaneously or from Reads for practical information or personal enjoyment, such
dictation. Correct spelling not essential. as story or news columns in papers, magazine stories,
library books, stories of adventure.
5 – 6 Year Level W 49. Writes by letter
S 34. Relates fanciful tales Writes business or social letters which require
Tells an experience or plan of action which is imaginative communication of serious information, exchange of
only. This is more for self-satisfaction or projecting himself significant news, giving or acknowledging of instructions.
into the act or experience rather than “lying” as a means to S 50. Follows current events and discusses them with
an end, i.e. it is imaginative expression as opposed to other
deliberate lying. Discusses current news, sports, sensational events, and
S 35. Names penny, nickel, dime follows such matters with some continuity.
Asks for penny, nickel and dime discriminately for different
purposes. Example: Will ask for penny for buying lollipop, Scoring:
but for nickel or dime for buying ice cream cone. Score 1 point for every skill shown positive (+)
S 36. Recites numbers to 30s Score 0.5 point for every emerging (+/-) skill
Can count to 30 by ones upon being asked to do so. Does S AL S AL S AL S AL
not need help after beginning to count. May not be able to 1.0 0.17 13.5 1.73 26.0 3.19 38.5 6.36
count by 5s or 10s as yet. 1.5 0.24 14.0 1.78 26.5 3.28 39.0 6.49
S 37. Asks meaning of words 2.0 0.30 14.5 1.84 27.0 3.38 39.5 6.62
Upon hearing a new or unfamiliar word, will ask its meaning. 2.5 0.40 15.0 1.90 27.5 3.48 40.0 6.74
He may ask directly ”What does that mean?” or ”What’s 3.0 0.45 15.5 1.96 28.0 3.57 40.5 6.86
that?” or ”What’s ____?” (repeating the word on the latter 3.5 0.50 16.0 2.00 28.5 3.67 41.0 7.00
question) 4.0 0.60 16.5 2.05 29.0 3.77 41.5 7.24
4.5 0.68 17.0 2.11 29.5 3.88 42.0 7.47
5.0 0.74 17.5 2.16 30.0 4.00 42.5 7.72
6 – 7 Year Level
5.5 0.80 18.0 2.22 30.5 4.16 43.0 8.00
S 38. Uses telephone to communicate 6.0 0.88 18.5 2.26 31.0 4.34 43.5 8.22
Uses local telephone for practical purposes, that is …child… 6.5 0.95 19.0 2.33 31.5 4.49 44.0 8.48
carries on purposive conversation effectively, not including 7.0 1.00 19.5 2.39 32.0 4.65 44.5 8.74
long distance calls. Parent may supply number, but child 7.5 1.07 20.0 2.44 32.5 4.84 45.0 9.00
dials it himself 8.0 1.13 20.5 2.50 33.0 5.00 45.5 9.50
S 39. Can tell a familiar story 8.5 1.17 21.0 2.55 33.5 5.13 46.0 10.00
Can tell at some length, a familiar story such as ”Little Red 9.0 1.24 21.5 2.60 34.0 5.24 46.5 10.50
Riding Hood” or “The Three Bears”, and includes the 9.5 1.28 22.0 2.66 34.5 5.37 47.0 11.00
majority of detail. Consider transitive if considerable detail is 10.0 1.35 22.5 2.71 35.0 5.50 47.5 11.50
left out. 10.5 1.40 23.0 2.76 35.5 5.62 48.0 12.00
R 40. Reads on pre-primer level 11.0 1.45 23.5 2.83 36.0 5.74 48.5 13.00
Is able to read a pre-primer book and recognizes the 11.5 1.51 24.0 2.88 36.5 5.87 49.0 14.00
majority of the words without having to refer to the pictures in 12.0 1.56 24.5 2.94 37.0 6.00 49.5 15.00
the book. 12.5 1.62 25.0 3.00 37.5 6.13 50.0 16.00
W 41. Writes numbers from 1-50 13.0 1.66 25.5 3.09 38.0 6.24
Writes numbers legibly from 1-50. Does so upon request and S = Raw score
does not need to copy or seek help from someone else. AL = Over-all Language Age (years)
S 42. Names quarter, half-dollar, dollar, etc.
Full credit should be given proper use of 25-cents, 50-cents, Raw Score = ______
2-bits or 4-bits, etc. if these are used currently as the names Over-all Language Age = __________
of the coins presented
W 43. Writes with pencil
Writes legibly with a pencil a dozen or more simple words
with correct spelling. Does so on own initiative or from

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