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Abstract

Introduction
The Crosslinguistic Nonword Repetition Test (CL‐NWR) was designed to accommodate the phonological diversity of human languages, providing a tool that may support the identification of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) across different linguistic backgrounds. The test materials, including a PowerPoint game with recorded stimuli, administration guidelines, and scoring instructions, were available upon request. This study examines the uptake and application of the CL‐NWR in clinical and research settings through a survey of individuals who have accessed the materials. The survey covered three main areas: (i) participant demographics; (ii) experience of using the CL‐NWR task; and (iii) views on administration and scoring of the CL‐NWR task.

Methods
We explored views of CL‐NWR users through an online survey delivered through the Qualtrics platform and distributed to 156 individuals who had requested CL‐NWR materials up to November 2024. Follow‐up reminders were sent at one‐ and two‐week intervals to maximise response rates. Response formats included yes/no, multiple choice, Likert scales and open‐ended text responses. Survey data were analysed through descriptive statistics and content analysis of open‐ended questions.

Results
A total of 109 respondents from 36 countries completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 70%. The test was most commonly used with multilingual children and those with suspected DLD. Notably, 92% of respondents indicated that the CL‐NWR made a valuable contribution to their assessments. Qualitative responses highlighted its practical benefits as well as areas for refinement.

Conclusion
The high response rate and overwhelmingly positive feedback suggest a high level of engagement and interest in the CL‐NWR, particularly in multilingual populations. These findings will inform future developments of the CL‐NWR test, ensuring its continued relevance and effectiveness in both clinical and research applications. The study also underscores the value of crosslinguistic tools in supporting equitable language assessment worldwide.

Publication Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© The Author(s). International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Publisher Keywords:	DLD, language assessment, multilingualism, nonword repetition, survey
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Departments:	School of Health & Medical Sciences School of Health & Medical Sciences > Department of Allied Health
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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