The Test of Pragmatic Language (TOPL), an individually administered test, is the first comprehensive assessment of a student's ability to effectively use pragmatic language. Pragmatic language is language that is used socially to achieve goals, involving not only what is said, but also why and for what purpose something is said. The TOPL is solidly built on current research and is derived from the operational framework of the Model of Pragmatic Language. TOPL test items provide information within six core subcomponents of pragmatic language: physical setting, audience, topic, purpose (speech acts), visual-gestural cues, and abstraction. The test includes 44 items, each of which establishes a social context. After a verbal stimulus prompt from the examiner, who also displays a picture, the student responds to the dilemma. The TOPL Picture Book is now available in an easy-to-use easel-back format.

The first comprehensive assessment of a student's ability to effectively use pragmatic language. Measures language use in social situations and in context. Provides information on various pragmatic aspects of language: requesting, regulating, repairing breakdowns, choosing and changing topics, turn-taking, and more. Norms are provided for ages 5;0 to 13;11 years of age, however, the test can be used to identify areas of remediation in older children. Examiner's Manual, Picture Book, and 25 Profile/Examiner Record Forms, sturdy storage box.