There is no quick, valid, and reliable screening tool in Turkish that can be used for screening language disorders associated with major neurocognitive disorders (MND). To fill this gap, we designed three distinct studies. In the first study, we adapted the Detection Test for Language Impairments in Adults and the Aged into the Turkish language (DTLA-Tr). In the second study, we collected data from 175 Turkish individuals to determine the normative data of the DTLA-Tr. In the last study, we investigated the psychometric properties of the DLTA-Tr by comparing 17 healthy individuals with 17 patients with Alzheimer's disease and determining its test-retest reliability. As a result of Study 1, the DTLA was adapted to the Turkish adult population. In Study 2, the normative data of the DTLA-Tr were provided. The results of this study indicated a positive correlation between educational level and DTLA-Tr total score. The results of Study 3 showed that the DTLA-Tr has high predictive validity and good test-retest reliability. The DTLA-Tr is a valid and reliable tool for assessing language abilities in both adults and the elderly. The findings of this study have significant implications for the evaluation of language in Turkish-speaking patients with MND.

Objective: Anomia is defined by difficulty in retrieving content words like nouns and verbs from long-term memory, independent of any impairments related to articulatory movements or motor speech execution. The tools for measuring picture naming, the conventional method for assessing anomia, are very limited in Turkey. The aim of this study was to adapt the Test de Dénomination de Québec—60 images/Quebec picture-naming test—60 pictures (TDQ-60), a color picture-naming test for adults and the elderly into Turkish, establish its validity, and develop normative data adapted to the Turkish population to address this gap. Method: We conducted three separate studies. The objective of Study 1 was to culturally adapt the Test de Dénomination de Québec—60 images. In Study 2, we developed normative data for the TDQ-60 Tr adapted to the adult and elderly population in Turkey based on the performance of 414 community residents aged 18 years and older. In Study 3, the known-group validity, the convergent validity, and the test–retest validity of the TDQ-60 Tr were determined. Results: The results show that the TDQ-60 Tr is reliable in distinguishing participants with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment from healthy participants. The TDQ-60 Tr measures the same cognitive construct as the Boston Naming Test and also has a high test–retest reliability. Conclusions: In summary, the TDQ-60 Tr is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing naming abilities in adults and the elderly. The results of this study have significant implications for the assessment of naming ability in Turkish-speaking patients. Our work serves as a crucial connection to address the lack of tools for diagnosing anomia in Turkey.

Introduction: The social stigma experienced by parents of children with speech and language impairments is a significant concern, since it can profoundly affect the welfare and assistance provided to both the parents and their children. This study aimed to investigate the emotions and perspectives of parents regarding their children’s speech and language challenges, using a survey methodology. Methods: This is a comparative and descriptive study that includes 376 participants who have a child diagnosed with a speech and language disorder. A survey designed to assess perceived stigma was implemented to accumulate data. A comparison was conducted using Kruskal-Wallis and correlation analysis. Results: Parents with children with autism experienced the greatest level of perceived stigma, followed by parents of children with Down syndrome. Parents of children with speech sound disorders obtained the lowest scores in terms of perceived stigma. There were no significant differences observed in the education level of parents, therapy duration of their child, age, and perceived stigma scores. Conclusion: Speech and language therapists must comprehend the stigma that families feel and encounter. To address this stigma, it is crucial to provide parents’ options such as self-help groups or activities and resources that promote stigma awareness. Also, speech and language therapists who work with these populations should enhance their understanding of stigma.