A comprehensive, criterion-referenced speech sound assessment for SLPs. Designed to fit in your bag, not take over your desk.
The Pocket Assessment of Speech Sounds (PASS) is a compact, criterion-referenced tool created by an SLP for SLPs. It assesses speech sound production across all word positions with clarity, efficiency, and cultural responsiveness in mind.
The PASS includes 82 elicitation words that target 186 phonemes –including 31 consonant clusters and 22 vocalic /r/ opportunities – plus sentence-level prompts for connected speech. Whether you’re in a school, private practice, or teletherapy setting, the PASS gives you everything you need for accurate, efficient speech sound assessment in a small, travel-friendly format.
What’s Inside
PASS Stimulus Flip Book – 66 high-quality, child-friendly images designed for accurate elicitation
PASS Manual – Administration guidelines, scoring formulas, interpretation examples, and cultural considerations
Criterion-Based Age of Acquisition Chart – Compare developmentally expected sounds by age
Phonological Processes Chart – Includes definitions, examples, approximate ages of elimination, and African American English (AAE) considerations
AAE Speech Sound Dialectal Differences Reference Sheet – Clarifies difference vs. disorder for culturally responsive interpretation
Oral Motor Exam Checklist – Screen structural and motor influences on articulation
Stimulability & Sentence-Level Prompts – Assess readiness for change and generalization
Quick Reference Card – Scoring formula, severity ranges, and interpretation summary
Digital Library Access (QR Code Included) – Downloadable scoring sheets, templates, and printable reference tools
Key Features
Criterion-referenced — not standardized — for authentic, flexible assessment
Covers all English consonants, clusters, and vocalic /r/
Built-in developmental and cultural reference charts
Portable 6x9” design, perfect for travel or on-site evaluations
Created by a practicing speech-language pathologist
Designed for use with children ages 2 and up
Included in the PASS Kit
1 PASS Flip Book
1 Spiral-Bound PASS Manual
5 Scoring Sheets
5 Stimulability Sheets
5 Oral Motor Checklists
5 Sentence-Level Prompt Sheets
1 Quick Reference Card
1 Digital Library Access Card (QR code + password)
1 9x12 Pouch with pen