A voiceover script provides recorded audio for each line so children can listen and respond without reading. It’s part of Audio-CASI and supports developmentally appropriate practice.
Guidelines
- Short, concrete sentences; avoid double negatives.
- Neutral tone for both sides (neutral prompts).
- Consistent pacing; re-record if emphasis differs across sides.
See deployment tips in From Paper to iPad and item-writing advice in our designing questions guide.
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Peer-Reviewed Research
Longitudinal changes in preschoolers' self-reported psychological and social problems: Feasibility, reliability, and cross-informant agreement
Chan et al., Child Psychiatry & Human Development (2025)
A critical gap in early childhood policies: Children's meaning making
Sabol et al., Translational Issues in Psychological Science (2021)
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