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Speech Aspiration Rating Scale Test

Understand a child or teen’s motivation to improve speech in about 5 minutes. With 24 quick items, it supports tailored therapy and helps track engagement changes over time.
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Speech Aspiration Rating Scale (SARS)
Assesses the child or adolescent’s level of motivation and willingness to actively work on improving their speech.
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0 – 5: Low demand | 6 – 12: Moderate demand | 13 – 24: High demand
A score of 12 indicates a moderate level of speech demand, suggesting a generally present but not yet strongly expressed drive to work on speech improvement.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Speech therapy patients
46%OF USERS
Children and teens starting or continuing speech correction who need to show how motivated they are to improve their speaking.
Parents seeking clarity
34%OF USERS
Parents or caregivers who want to understand whether their child truly wants to work on speech difficulties and how to support them.
School support specialists
20%OF USERS
Speech therapists, school psychologists, and special educators who use a quick tool to tailor therapy goals and track engagement over time.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Speech Demand Scale (SDS)
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15.7
Normal range
11.1 — 20.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this scale assess?
It assesses motivation and willingness to work on improving speaking skills. It does not diagnose a speech disorder.
Who can complete this scale?
It is intended for children and adolescents receiving or considering speech intervention. It may be used with school-age participants who can understand simple questions.
How long does it take and what is the format?
It includes 24 brief questions and typically takes about 5 minutes. Items are written to be easy to understand and to minimize fatigue.
How should it be administered to support accurate responses?
Administration should occur in a calm, supportive setting with clear instructions. Responses should reflect the participant’s own views rather than perceived adult expectations.
How are results used during speech intervention?
Results help align therapy goals and methods with the participant’s readiness to engage. Re-administration can be used to monitor changes in motivation over time.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Speech Aspiration Rating Scale Test

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This brief self-report measure is used to characterize motivation and goal orientation related to improving speech. The Speech Aspiration Rating Scale can support initial case formulation by clarifying the individual’s readiness to engage in speech-focused intervention.

It consists of 24 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. Item responses may be used to guide treatment planning, tailor clinician–client communication, and monitor change in perceived aspirations across repeated administrations. The Speech Aspiration Rating Scale is attributed to John L. Locke.

Author: John L. Locke
Literature: Alberti, R. E., & Emmons, M. L. Your perfect right: Assertiveness and equality in your life and relationships. Impact Publishers. 2008.
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