Who typically administers morphology assessments?

Morphology assessments are typically administered by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) because these professionals specialize in communication disorders and have extensive training in language acquisition and the components of language, including morphology. Morphology refers to the structure and formation of words, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words. SLPs assess a child’s understanding and use of these morphological elements to identify language processing issues and to guide interventions that support language development.

While other professionals, such as reading specialists, may have training in aspects of language and literacy, they primarily focus on reading comprehension and literacy skills rather than specific language structures like morphology. Teachers in mathematics or school psychologists do not usually engage directly in assessing language-specific content. Thus, SLPs are the most qualified to administer and interpret morphology assessments in the context of speech and language development.