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Response to Porch (2007)

Contact author: Anshula Odekar, 414 Dropseed Drive, Savoy, IL 61874. E-mail: odekarini{at}hotmail.com.

Purpose: To respond to B. E. Porch's (2007) comments regarding "Comparison of Alternatives to Multidimensional Scoring in the Assessment of Language Comprehension in Aphasia" by A. Odekar and B. Hallowell (2005).

Method: In this response letter, we address all of Porch's main criticisms by clarifying certain statements made in the original article, explaining our choice of methods, and providing a clear idea regarding the main purpose, significance, and conclusions of the study.

Conclusion: In his letter, Porch calls attention to the fact that one should consider all aspects of a scoring method before making procedural decisions and emphasize quality of services for people with aphasia over economy of services. We made a legitimate suggestion that one consider alternatives rather than merely shying away from use of tests that incorporate multidimensional scoring methods.

Key Words: aphasia, multidimensional scoring, language assessment