A speech evaluation is the first step in understanding how your child is developing their communication skills. It is designed to look at how your child speaks, understands language, uses words, and interacts with others.During the evaluation, we will:
• Talk with you about your child’s development, medical history, and any concerns you have
• Engage your child in play-based or age-appropriate activities to observe their communication skills
• Use standardized tests or informal procedures to assess articulation, vocabulary, understanding, and social interaction

The goal is to get a full picture of how your child is communicating and to determine whether they might benefit from speech therapy or other support.At the end, we will explain the results in a way that’s easy to understand and answer any questions you may have. If needed, we will also suggest a personalized treatment plan to help your child build stronger communication skills.
Speech therapy services are designed to help children become confident and effective communicators. Whether your child is having difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, understanding directions, putting words together, or using language in social situations, speech therapy provides support tailored to their unique needs. A licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) works one-on-one with your child (and sometimes in small groups) using fun, engaging activities that feel more like play than work. We may focus on areas such as:
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✓ Speech sounds – helping your child say words more clearly

✓ Language skills – building vocabulary, sentence structure, and understanding

✓ Social communication – learning how to start conversations, take turns, and read social cues

✓ Stuttering/fluency – improving how smoothly your child speaks

Therapy sessions are always personalized, and progress is shared with you along the way. The goal is to give your child the tools they need to communicate clearly and confidently, in school, at home, and with friends.