Usually last 1 - 1.5 hours

Evaluating concerns parents/guardians have regarding the child's communication skills.

The speech-language pathologist interviews the parents with specific questions to identify which areas need to be assessed.

A few of the areas to be tested could include receptive and expressive language skills, articulation and phonological skills, phonological awareness, fluency, social pragmatics, and oral motor skills.

At end of evaluation the results are reviewed with the parent/guardian and the speech-language pathologist writes a formal report with all results and recommendations following the evaluation.

Family involvement is extremely important and valued for the patient's progress in speech therapy. Therefore depending on the needs of the patients some parents make the decision to be involved in the therapy session. Other parents might view the therapy from the observation room through a one way mirror. Parents/guardians are given carry over activities weekly to target the current speech therapy goals at home.

Services are provided for a diverse population of children and each patient's needs are addressed individually. Specific treatment plans are designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, syndromes, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and other neurogenic disorders and developmental delays.