Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
The purpose of a speech and language evaluation is to measure your child’s communication skills. The speech language pathologist is interested in determining your child’s strengths and weaknesses in communication. The evaluation may include: formal assessments, behavioral observations, parental report, and background information about the child to determine if a speech and/or language problem is present.
Tests chosen for evaluation are based on concerns expressed by the parents and/or guardians, and other professionals involved in the child’s care . Tests given may look at the child’s:
- Comprehension vocabulary
- Understanding of grammar and syntax
- Understanding of directions, and information as it increases in length and complexity
- Auditory skills
- Expression vocabulary
- Expressive use of grammar and syntax
- Word-retrieval
- Articulation
- Voice quality
- Fluency or smooth flow of speech
- Social use of language for interactive communication
- Oral-motor and feeding skills
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
The purpose of an occupational therapy evaluation is to measure your child’s motor skills, self-care skills, sensory processing ability, and overall progression along the developmental continuum. The occupational therapist is interested in determining your child’s strengths and weaknesses in his/her performance during daily life. The evaluation may include: formal assessments, behavioral observations, parental report, and background information about the child to determine if a problem is present.
Tests chosen for evaluation are based on concerns expressed by the parents and/or guardians, and other professionals involved in the child’s care. Tests given may look at the child’s:
- Fine motor development
- Coordination
- Balance
- Strength
- Sensory processing
- Handwriting
- Daily living skills
- Feeding skills
- Vision processing
- Visual motor integration
- Gross motor development
- Play skills