A Comprehensive Review of the Test for Assessment of Articulation and Phonology in Urdu (TAAPU)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70670/sra.v4i1.1817Keywords:
Articulation, Phonology, Urdu Language Assessment, Speech Sound Disorders, TAAPU, PakistanAbstract
The Test for Assessment of Articulation and Phonology in Urdu (TAAPU) was developed to assess speech sound production in Urdu-speaking children in Pakistan. This review examines the aims, structure, psychometric properties, and clinical implications of the TAAPU while evaluating its contribution to the field of speech-language pathology. TAAPU represents an essential step toward creating linguistically and culturally appropriate diagnostic tools for Urdu-speaking populations. Although preliminary findings suggest promise, there remains a need for transparent reporting of reliability and validity data, broader standardization across dialects, and further empirical testing. The review concludes that TAAPU lays a valuable foundation for future speech assessment instruments within South Asian contexts.
