Conditions We Treat
A comprehensive assessment exploring how a child understands language, expresses themselves, produces speech and communicates with others.
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When a Speech and Language Assessment May Be Considered
A speech and language assessment may be considered when a child experiences difficulties understanding others, expressing their ideas, speaking clearly or participating in conversations. Parents, caregivers or teachers may notice:
Individual signs do not confirm a particular condition. An assessment helps develop a clearer understanding of the child's communication profile.
What the Assessment Explores
How the child uses words and sentences to communicate their ideas, needs and experiences.
How the child understands and processes spoken language.
How clearly the child produces sounds and words.
How the child uses language in social situations and conversations.
How communication affects the child's engagement in daily life.
The Assessment Process
The therapist meets the family to discuss current concerns, developmental history, and the child's communication skills.
With appropriate consent, information may be gathered from parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals who know the child.
The child participates in conversations, observations, and age-appropriate activities, using standardized language tools if needed.
The therapist reviews the findings to identify the child's communication strengths and areas where support may be helpful.
The findings are explained to the family, alongside practical recommendations and appropriate next steps.
The process may vary according to the child's age, communication needs and individual presentation.
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The Team
The specialists involved will depend on the child's individual communication profile. Choose a discipline to see its role.
Where specific needs may also affect communication, input from occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry or other relevant professionals may be considered, focusing on:
Following the Assessment
Following the assessment, the family will receive an explanation of the findings and recommendations. Where appropriate, this may include a written report.
Written for families first, professionals second.
Our Philosophy
The team will explain what information is required and how to prepare the child before the assessment begins.
Families may be asked to provide relevant developmental, medical and educational information before the appointment.
Please provide any previous reports to help the team understand your child's background and history.
Jot down specific examples of the communication difficulties you have noticed in your child's daily interactions.
There is nothing to rehearse. We will guide you on how to talk to your child about the day so they feel entirely comfortable.
Let's Connect
Speak with our team about your concerns and whether a speech and language assessment may be an appropriate next step for your child.
