Pre-school articulation test to assess velopharyngeal competency: normative data.

The purpose of this work was to develop an articulation test which would be discriminating in the determination of velopharyngeal incompetency in young children. From 50 words containing the /p/ and /b/ sounds, normative data for children approximately 3 1/2 years of age were collected. From the responses of these children, 25 words were selected for a base test. Validity of the test is currently being determined.