Speech & Language Evaluation

Service Description

About the Evaluation What Is a Speech & Language Evaluation? A speech and language evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of how your child communicates — what they can say, how clearly they say it, how well they understand language, and how they use communication socially. It's the essential first step before any therapy begins. The evaluation gives us a complete, accurate picture of your child's strengths and areas of difficulty — so that any therapy we recommend is targeted, evidence-based, and genuinely matched to your child's needs. It also gives you, as a parent, real answers rather than a waiting game. At Speak Easy Speech, evaluations are available in your home or via telehealth — wherever your child is most comfortable and most themselves. Each evaluation takes approximately one hour, and results are sent to you within a few days of the appointment. What We Look At Areas We Assess Depending on your child's age and the concerns that brought you in, we assess some or all of the following areas: → Articulation — how clearly your child produces speech sounds → Expressive language — vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure → Receptive language — understanding directions, questions, and stories → Fluency — stuttering or other disruptions to speech flow → Pragmatic language — social communication and conversation skills → Feeding — texture tolerance, sensory aversions, and mealtime behaviors → AAC needs — for children who may benefit from a communication device or system → Overall communication in natural, functional contexts We assess the whole child — not just test scores. Standardized assessments are one tool, but we also observe how your child communicates naturally during play, conversation, and interaction. That full picture is what makes recommendations meaningful.