REEL

RECEPTIVE & EXPRESSIVE EMERGENT LANGUAGE SCALE

Bzoch K.R., League R. (1970, 1971)

Application Manual

The present procedure constitutes a guideline based on data from Arnold Gesell (1947) for children between 0 and 3 years old.
chronological age.

This scale was designed by Kennet R. Bzoch and Richard League (1970, 1971), specialists from the C.I.D. of Saint Louis, Missouri.
The REEL scale was translated and applied to hearing children with hearing impairment and allows for a global assessment of all the
language areas. The evaluation consists of the following phases:

I. Clinical Observation:

It can be applied at the beginning and at the end of the evaluation, with a maximum time of 30 minutes. For the observation.
directly from the child. The older the age, the longer the time.

Play activities are carried out according to the child's age and interests in order to assess their behavior.
spontaneous linguistic, considering the items that the test presents.
This is how the answers provided by the informant can be verified or confirmed.
The materials must be meaningful toys for the child. The lower the complexity, the less dispersion of attention.
Therefore, simple things are required (For example: car, iron, doll, phone, etc.)

II. Some conditions for its application:

Give time for the child's adaptation.

Do not pressure him in any way.
Use a voice with a comfortable intensity (voice for personal dialogue).
If it is necessary to support the orders with gestures.
The orders to be used will always be simple.
The procedure will be suspended after two negative responses.

III. This procedure allows:

Appreciation of behavioral traits

Receptive Language: Auditory aspect, habits of attention to lip-reading, understanding of oral language,
understanding of gestures, expressions, and situations.
Expressive language: emissions, spontaneous form of communication, motor skills.

IV. Interview with the Informant:

It is important that the adult in charge of the minor is the one who responds to the requirements, as this will allow us to
to know data regarding the evaluation of language and current forms of communication of the child. It is advised that each
The situation should be contextualized to facilitate the informant's understanding, making them more reliable.

V. Interpretation of the Results:

The REEL scale includes 36 items (18 for the Receptive REEL and 18 for the Expressive). The score of each item of this
The scale is scored as follows: S (2 points), AV (1 point), N (0 points), and NO (not observed).

To calculate the combined language age (CLA) of the child, the score obtained from REEL-R (ELR) must be added.
plus the REEL-E (ELE) divided by 2 (Example: 36+30÷2= 33). To calculate the quotients, divide each of the ages (ELR,
ELE, ELC) by the chronological age of the child and multiply them by 100 (Example for the ELC quotient: 33÷36×100= 91.6).

This scale does not have established cutoff criteria. However, if linguistic ages of less than 6 months are obtained
The chronological and ratios equal to or lower than 80 justify delays or some difficulties in the linguistic development of the child.
 REEL
RECEPTIVE & EXPRESSIVE EMERGENT LANGUAGE SCALE
Bzoch K.R. & League R. (1970, 1971)

APPLICATION TO PARENTS

Identification of the Minor

Name
Assistance to
Date of Birth Day Month Year Sex M F YES NO
Nursery
Age Years Months Date of Application Day Month Year

Name of Father/Mother

Name of the Examiner

Estimado Padre/Madre:Es muy importante que Uds. respondan de manera objetiva esta escala respecto al desarrollo
linguistic skills of your child. Write one of the following initials: S (always), AV (sometimes), and N (never) in the blank box.
if your child has shown/presents any of the following milestones of normal language development.

RECEPTIVE REEL
Age
Conduct Reference Response Score
(Approx. Months)
0–1 It stops its activity when approaching a sound. REEL R-1

1–2 It seems to listen to the speaker. REEL R-15

2–3 Look at the speaker's lips and mouth. REEL R-9

3–4 Deliberately tilt your head toward the vocal source (search). REEL R-10

4–5 Recognizes and responds to its own name. REEL R-14

5–6 It seems to recognize words like: 'dad', 'mom', 'bye', etc. REEL R-17
Respond with appropriate gestures to words such as: 'come', 'up',
6–7 {"hola":"hello","chao":"bye"}
REEL R-20

7–8 He stops his activity when called. REEL R-23

8–9 Stops its activity in response to the 'NO' REEL R-26

9-10 Deliver a toy or another object when asked for it verbally. REEL R-30

10–12 Seems to understand simple questions like: 'Where is the ball?' REEL R-32
He/she maintains interest for two or more minutes in front of a sheet if spoken to.
12–14 REEL R-39
of her.
Recognizes the names of several body parts such as: "mouth", "hair".
14-16 {"mano":"hand","oreja":"ear"}
REEL R-45
In the face of a simple request, identify two or more familiar objects.
16-18 REEL R-45
a group of four or more.
Demonstrates understanding of actions (verbs) such as: 'sit down', 'come'.
18–20 REEL R-47
"stop", "here", etc.
20–22 Follow a series of two or three simple sequential commands. REEL R-49
Upon the verbal request, select an item from a group of five or more.
22–24 REEL R-52
different objects such as: 'comb', 'spoon', etc.
Demonstrate understanding of actions (Verbs) by selecting pictures.
24–27 REEL R-55
(Example: show the slide where the girl is eating).
 EXPRESSIVE REEL
Age
Approximately (Months) Behavior Reference Response Score

0–1 Other vocalizations besides crying. REEL E-2

1–2 Repeat the same syllable (CV or VC). REEL E-5

2–3 Vocalizes two or more different syllables ('ba ba ba', 'da da da'). REEL E-9

3–4 Use sounds like /p/, /b/ or /m/ (bilabial vocalization). REEL E-12

4–5 Use sounds similar to 'o' and 'u'. REEL E-13

5–6 Vocalizes and babbles to other people on their own initiative. REEL E-16

Use some words as vocal expressions (as if naming)

6–7 REEL E-21
some objects in their own language.
Vocalize in sentences, like expressions without using real words.
7–8 REEL E-22
(the intonation pattern becomes evident).

8–9 Use some gestures (such as moving your head for 'NO' or 'YES'). REEL E-25
Use slang (short sentences, like expressions of four or more syllables)
9-10 REEL E-30
without true words and with an evident intonation pattern.
Attempts to imitate new words (spontaneous imitation when looking)
10-12 REEL E-30
a sheet, etc.).

12–14 Try to obtain an object using voice, signaling, and gesture. REEL E-38

14–16 Use some clear words within the jargon. REEL E-39

16–18 Use more words than gestures to express your needs and desires. REEL E-43
Mimic some two or three word sentences spontaneously or
18–20 REEL E-46
they are probably telegraphic and echolalic in quality.
Combine words into simple sentences (like: 'dad come', 'here'
20–22 REEL E-49
is

I want my water, it’s fine.

22–24 REEL E-52
the horse".

RESULTS REEL

Linguistic Ages Quotients

Age Language Edad Lenguaje Edad Lenguaje Language Language Language
Receptive (ELR) Expressive (ELE) Combined (ELC) Receptive Expressive Combined

Observations:

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Seal and Signature of the Examiner

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CHRONOLOGICAL AGE PERIOD

0 to 1 Month

REEL Receptive Statement Expressive REEL Assertion

R1 Startled response to sudden noises. E1 Frequent crying.
R2 It stops activity when approaching a sound. E2 Starts to vocalize randomly, in addition to crying.
Predominantly vocalizations of sounds
R3 Calm down with a familiar or friendly voice. E3
similar (/e/, /i/).

2 to 3 months

REEL Receptive Affirmation Expressive REEL Assertion

R4 Direct attention to other frequent voices. E4 It has a special "cry" for hunger.
Sometimes it repeats the same sound while it
R5 It seems to listen to the speaker. E5
coos or babbles.
Often look at the speaker and respond with
R6 E6 Develop vocal signs of pleasure.
smiles.

2 to 3 months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Affirmation

Respond while looking directly at the face. Occasionally the minor responds with
R7 E7
of the speaker. vocalizations to sound stimulation or speech.
Use laughter and other vocal expressions of pleasure
R8 Regularly locate the speaker with your eyes. E8 when does he/she/they play.

He/She frequently looks at the lips. y mouth of A he/she often vocalizes with two o more syllables
R9 E9
speaker. different.

3 to 4 Months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Affirmation

Deliberately turns her head to the source
R10 E10 He often laughs during play with objects.
vowel
Balbucea (repite regularmente serie de los
R11 Look around searching for the speaker. E11 same sounds especially when it is
alone).
Usually gets scared or annoyed by voices
R12 E12 Use vowels similar to /o/ and /u/.
angry.
Regularly locate the vocal source with Often uses sounds such as /p/, /b/,
R13 E13
security. /m/.
Express anger o annoyance with patterns
R14 Recognizes and responds to its own name. E14
vowel sounds different from crying.
Usually stops the babbling in response
Usually stops 'talking' when someone does it. a stimulation y apply, but it can,
R15 E15
talk. occasionally continue the babbling for
short time.

5 to 6 Months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Through body and facial gestures, it seems
Take the initiative in vocalizing y to babble
R16 demonstrate the ability to distinguish meanings E16
different from the others.
general alerts, anger, friendly voices.
It seems to recognize words like: "mom". Occasionally vocalizes 4 o más sonidos
R17 E17
["dad","bye"] different at one time.
R18 It stops in response to the 'no' at least the Play making sounds or noises while it is
E18
half of the time. alone or with others.
 6 a 7 Mes

REEL Receptive Affirmation Expressive REEL Affirmation

It seems to recognize the names of family members. Starts babbling of two syllables (repeats combinations
R19 within the language.
E19 of two or more different sounds).
Respond with appropriate gestures to words such as: Respond with vocalization at least half of the
R20 ["come","down"]
E20 times that he is called by his name.
Use some vocal expressions as words and
R21 Do you pay any attention to music or songs. E21 it seemed as if he was naming some things in his own
tongue.

7 to 8 months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Occasionally it is expressed as in sentences with
Often seems to engage in long conversations
R22 among others.
E22 vocalizations, without using real words (beginning of
jerga).
R23 Regularmente detiene su actividad. E23 Play with gestures and sounds.
It seems to recognize the name of common objects when Occasionally "sings alone" to a song or
R24 they are named.
E24 family music, without using real words.

8 a 9 Mes

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Parece entender algunos requerimientos verbales Use some sign language, like moving your head to
R25 simple.
E25 the 'no', etc.
Often imitates the sound of the number of syllables used
R26 He/She regularly stops his/her activity in response to "no." E26 by others in verbal stimulation.
Maintains interest for a minute or more by looking Their expressions now contain more consonants than vowels.
R27 a sheet, if it is narrated.
E27 the 6 months.

9 to 10 Months

REEL Receptive Affirmation Expressive REEL Assertion

He often says his first words (pa-pa, ma-ma, or
R28 It seems to enjoy listening to new words. E28 the name of a toy or a cuddly animal.
Generally, you can 'listen' to the speaker without
R29 E29 Use some exclamations like 'ah-ah'.
to be distracted by another sound.
Often delivers a toy or another object to the Uses slang often (short sentences like expressions
R30 E30
parents in response to a request. of four or more syllables, without true words.

10 to 11 months

REEL Receptivo Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Occasionally obeys simple commands such as:
R31 E31 He commonly uses slang while playing.
put it there.
It seems to understand simple questions like: Where
R32 E32 Start games with gestures and sounds.
Is the ball there?
Respond to the musical rhythm with movements of
R33 body and hands in approximate times to the E32 Occasionally tries to imitate new words.
music.

11 to 12 months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

R34 Demonstrate understanding by responding with gestures.
appropriate to some kind of requirements E34 Use three or more words with some regularity.
verbals.
Generally shows deep attention to
"Converse" with toys and people through the
R35 talk for longer periods of E35
day, using long verbal patterns.
time.
Show understanding by giving appropriate Frequently responds to songs or rhythms in
R36 E36
verbal response to a request. through vocalizations.
 12 to 14 months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

R37 Seems to understand new words every week. E37 Use five or more words with some regularity.

It seems to understand feelings and moods Try to obtain desired objects using your voice.
R38 E38 along with gestures and signs.
of the speaker.
Keeps interest for two minutes or more watching
R39 E39 True words appear in their jargon.
a sheet if you count it.

14 to 16 months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Demonstrate understanding by selecting y
R40 bringing a familiar object from another room, E40 Use 7 or more true words regularly.
when they ask for it.
Recognize e identify objects o sheets of Most frequent uses of consonants such as:
R41 E41
objects, when they are named. /t/, /d/, /n/, /j/.
Clearly recognize the name of several parts It generally communicates with true
R42 E42
of the body: hair, mouth, ear, etc. words along with gestures.

16 to 18 months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Capture simple questions and follow two directions Use more words than screams to express desires.
R43 E43
consecutive with a ball or another object. and needs.
Remember and associate new words by categories. Starts to repeat words, interfering in
R44 E44
For example: food, clothing, animals, etc. a conversation.
In the face of simple requirements, identify two or more.
It shows a continuous and gradual increase in
R45 family objects among a group of four or more E45
vocabulary.
familiar objects.

18 to 20 months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

In response to verbal requests, it indicates several parties
R46 E46 ["Imitate sentences","Of two words","And three words"]
of the body and clothing on a sheet.
Show understanding by appropriate response.
Imitate ambient sounds like engines,
R47 actions such as: 'come', 'sit down', 'leave E47
animals, etc. while playing alone.
that, etc.

Demonstrate understanding of pronouns

personal in front of orders such as 'give it to him/her'
It has a vocabulary of at least 10 to 20.
R48 E48
words.
she”, “give it to me.

20 to 22 Months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Follow a series of two or three very simple commands. Start combining words into sentences
R49 E49
but correlative. simple as 'dad come', 'mom bye'.
Recognize new words daily, even at
R50 E50 He/She says more and more new words every week.
increasing speed.
Recognizes and identifies almost all objects
Try to share your experiences using a
R51 common and sheets of common objects, when one E51
they are named.
combination of jargon and real words.
 22 to 24 Months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Upon verbal request, select an item from
R52 E52 Occasionally uses three-word sentences.
a group of five or more different items.
It seems to understand meanings y reasons for
R53 linguistic expressions, not just words y E53 He refers to himself using his own name.
sounds.
Understand more complex sentences with
subordinate clauses: "when we go to the warehouse I'll
Begin a use some pronouns but
R54 E54
makes syntactic errors.
I will buy an ice cream.

24 to 27 Months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Demonstrates understanding of actions (forms
verbal), selecting appropriate sheets; by Commonly uses two-sentence structures. o three
R55 E55
example: choose the correct panel where words.
They are eating.

When asked, he points out minor parts of the A he often uses personal pronouns
R56 E56
body: cheeks, elbow, etc. correctly: I, you, he, etc.
Recognize and identify general categories of the Ask for help in case of a personal need: go to the
R57 E57
family. bathroom, wash hands, etc.

27 to 30 Months

REEL Receptive Affirmation Expressive REEL Assertion

Associate words through function, responding.

R58 correctly to questions such as: What do you use E58 Name at least one color correctly.
for...?, What do you eat with?

Understand different sizes of a group of He refers to himself using a pronoun, more than
R59 E59
similar objects. his own name.
R60 Recognizes the name and picture of common objects. E60 Repeat two or more numbers correctly.

30 to 33 Months

REEL Receptive Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Demonstrate understanding of all the verbs more. It says the gender when asked: Are you a boy?
R61 E61
common. oh girl?
When asked, explain the name of what has
R62 Understands very long and complex sentences. E62
drawn.
R63 Understand the most common adjectives. E63 Say your name and surname if asked.

33 to 36 Months

REEL Reception Assertion Expressive REEL Assertion

Regularly recounts recently past experiences,
Show interest in explanations of the 'why' they are.
R64 E64 those that occurred while the parents were not there
the things and how they work.
they were.

Give three simple orders, given in one go. Use some verb forms correctly, with
R65 E65
once, in a long sentence. relationship to what happens on a sheet.
Demonstrates understanding of prepositions: in,
R66 E66 Use some plural forms correctly.
under, behind, etc.