Getting Started with Speech Therapy Services
A comprehensive evaluation (60-90 minutes) is very important for those with a suspected communication disorder. Norm and/or criterion-referenced assessments will be used to compare your child's skills to others of his/her same age. Specific areas of assessment are based on screening results and/or expressed concerns.
If an evaluation has been completed within the last 6 months, or your child has an up-to-date Individualized Education Plan, information from these documents can be used to develop a Plan of Care. In such cases, the need for additional standardized assessments may not be necessary.
The length of therapy sessions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The Speech Language Pathologist will work with you to develop a customized treatment program to meet the individual needs of your child. Speech therapy sessions may be 30-60 minutes and the recommended frequency of services will depend on the child's age, the disorder(s), and the individualized treatment plan we recommend. Please note that some of the session may be devoted to parent/caregiver discussion and coaching.
