What It Measures
MSC evaluates the communication partner's supported-conversation skill based on observable behavior during a conversation.
Measure of Skill in Supported Conversation (MSC)
The Measure of Skill in Supported Conversation is a practitioner-only observational rating tool for evaluating how effectively a communication partner supports conversation with a person with aphasia. It helps practitioners create a standardized partner-support skill profile for identifying training targets and monitoring change.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Longitudinal Use
Repeated comparable administrations can monitor partner skill change after training or practice.
Important Limits
The tool must not invent MSC items, anchors, cutoffs, score rules, or training recommendations. Notes alone are not standardized MSC results.
Can a partner complete MSC themselves?
No. The supplied product experience is practitioner-only observational scoring.
Can the demo calculate an MSC score?
No. Standardized scoring requires official MSC item, anchor, and scoring content, which is unresolved in the supplied specification.
What is saved if there are no settings?
The MSC tool itself is saved as-is, even though no practitioner settings are defined.