Golonof - Phonological Test: The Lille Phonological Discrimination Test (ELDP) Digitized
A free application for speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology students to facilitate the administration and analysis of the Lille Phonological Discrimination Test (ELDP) for children aged 5 to 11.5 years.
ℹ️ What is the ELDP?
The ELDP is a standardized test that assesses children's phonological discrimination abilities. This skill is essential for identifying developmental disorders in oral and written language, as it influences the quality of comprehension, oral expression, and phoneme-grapheme correspondence.
Two age-appropriate versions:
- ELDP 1: children aged 5 to 6.5 (simple to complex structures)
- ELDP 2: children aged 5.5 to 11.5 (increased complexity)
Each version includes 72 pairs of pseudowords, assessed at normal speed and then at fast speed.
📱 Main Features
✓ Standardized audio administration of ELDP 1 and ELDP 2 items
✓ Automatic parameter selection based on the child's age
✓ Smooth and intuitive data entry to prevent scoring errors
✓ Automatic score calculation and conversion to standard deviations
✓ Generation of the final report with detailed analysis
✓ Visualization of standard deviations compared to reference norms
💡 Benefits for Speech-Language Pathologists
✓ Time-saving: smooth administration, instant scoring
✓ Streamlined interface: maximum productivity during assessments without the need for paperwork
✓ Usable anywhere: no special permissions required
✓ Training support: ideal for speech-language pathology students
✓ No fees: no subscription required
📊 Available Analyses
The application generates detailed scores enabling in-depth qualitative analysis:
✓ Total score by speed (normal/fast)
✓ Analysis By number of syllables
✓ Position of the opposition (initial, medial, final)
✓ Type of opposition (vocalic, consonantal, structural)
✓ Standard deviations by age group
📖 About the ELDP
Developed at the Gabriel Decroix Institute of Speech Therapy in Lille, the ELDP addresses the crucial need for a standardized test following the discontinuation of the EDP 4-8. It uses exclusively pseudo-words that adhere to the phonotactic rules of French, thus avoiding the need for semantic knowledge.
This application is completely free and funded by non-intrusive banner ads. The goal is to make this professional tool accessible to all speech therapists and students.
The University of Lille is not the originator of the application. This is the initiative of a parent wishing to make this remarkable tool available to as many people as possible.