FRENCHAY APHASIA SCREENING-TEST - VALIDITY AND COMPARABILITY

The Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test(1) is a reliable test which can be used by non-specialists to discriminate between aphasia and normal la nguage. Preliminary studies have shown good test-retest reliability, a nd the test itself is quick and simple to use. The present investigati on examines the validity of the test by comparing the results of this test with those on more structured, detailed and frequently used asses sments of aphasia - the Minnesota Test for Differential Diagnosis of A phasia (MTDDA) and general performance in communication as reflected b y the Functional Communication Profile. The results demonstrate a posi tive correlation between the tests, and this allows confidence in the use of this test by non-specialists as a screening instrument.