At what age can my child take a language development check?
KaffolTest’s language development check is for children aged 36–78 months (3–6 years). Questions are selected for your child’s age. The start screen shows the time for the caregiver questionnaire and each language activity; timing may vary with your child’s responses.
What is the difference between receptive and expressive language?
Receptive language means understanding what you hear. Expressive language means putting your thoughts into words. A child may talk a lot but find understanding difficult, or understand well but find expressing themselves harder, so we look at both.
Can my child do the activities alone at home?
Complete the caregiver questionnaire first, then hand the device to your child. Your child selects pictures or answers aloud while you stay nearby without giving answers or tapping for them. Choose a quiet time when your child feels comfortable.
My five-year-old struggles to tell me about their day at kindergarten. Is that okay?
Answering only “I don’t know” is common at this age. Broad questions can make it hard to know where to start, so try something specific, such as “What did you have for lunch?” If a child over five still cannot tell a story involving two or more events, it is worth looking more closely at their storytelling skills.
My six-year-old still has unclear pronunciation. How long should we wait?
For children speaking Korean, imprecise ㅅ/ㅆ or ㄹ sounds are common around age six. If sound substitutions such as saying “dagwa” for “sagwa” (apple) persist after age five, or unfamiliar listeners have difficulty understanding your child, consider talking with a professional.
Could not following instructions be related to language?
It can be. A child who understands an instruction but does not follow it needs different support from a child who does not understand it. If your child often misses parts of two- or three-step instructions, it may help to look at their language comprehension.
My child is good at arithmetic but struggles with word problems.
If the meaning is still unclear when you read the problem aloud, look at listening comprehension, or receptive language. If your child understands when you read aloud but struggles only when reading alone, look at reading skills. The kind of help you offer at home depends on where the difficulty lies.
My child talks freely at home but hardly speaks at kindergarten.
Many children speak less in unfamiliar places. If your child consistently does not speak at kindergarten for more than a month after the adjustment period, talk with a professional. It also helps to observe whether they can explain events well in comfortable settings.
Are the results a diagnosis?
No. The results describe what was observed during one assessment and do not replace a medical diagnosis or establish a developmental level. Depending on the results, we suggest things to try at home or situations where professional advice may help.
When should we consider a speech and language consultation?
Consider a consultation if your concerns persist for several months or difficulties appear in several areas, such as storytelling, speech sounds, and understanding. If your KaffolTest results recommend professional advice, we also explain how to find a child development center nearby.
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