Measuring what parents hear: Normative data and clinical correlations for the Intelligibility in Context Scale in two- and three-year-olds

Tracks
10-minute presentations
Assessment
Early intervention
Speech
Friday, June 26, 2026
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Knowledge Hub | Central Room B, Ground Floor

Overview

Linda Orton

Details

⏫ Rapid oral presentation
⏲️ 10:30–10:40 am
⌛ 10-minutes
📚 Assumed knowledge of attendees: Foundational (new/casual familiarity with the topic e.g. treated a single case)

Presenter

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Ms Linda Orton
Curtin University

Measuring what parents hear: Normative data and clinical correlations for the Intelligibility in Context Scale in two- and three-year-olds

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

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Linda Orton is a speech pathologist with over 20 years of experience across the health, education, disability, and private sectors. Her clinical focus is on the differential diagnosis of developmental delays, speech and language disorders, and neurodiversity, guided by evidence-based practice and consumer collaboration. Linda holds a Master of Public Health and is currently a PhD candidate at Curtin University, investigating speech-motor development in toddlers and the use of clinical tools to support accurate diagnosis of speech sound disorders. Her work integrates clinical expertise, research evidence, and client experience to enhance diagnostic precision and service quality. Linda is passionate about translating research into practical tools for clinicians, improving diagnostic decision-making, and communicating new findings to families and professionals involved in early developmental support.

Session chair

Helen Hall
Hobart Communication Clinic

Student volunteer(s)

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Daniella Martinez Mendoza

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Grace Smith
UQ Student

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