ESB extra resources

Find out more about the Early Sociocognitive Battery (ESB)

Introductory video

One of the authors of the ESB and Speech and Language Therapist, Jennifer Warwick, introduces the test and explains how it can add value to speech and language therapy services:

The Early Sociocognitive Battery (ESB)

Task examples

The video below shows how speech and language therapists work with children on some of the tasks included in the ESB's three subtests.

The Early Sociocognitive Battery (ESB)

ESB introductory webinar

ESB webinar recording Nov 2021

ESB white paper

The ESB authors have developed a comprehensive white paper on the measure - which explores the background and evidence base of the test, its unique features, clinical applications and the implications. Download it here. 

British Psychological Society review

Download the review in full here. 

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