It is best to get your child evaluated early if you think he has a problem. Speech-language pathologists evaluate children who have trouble making sounds, talking, and understanding. If you are concerned about your child's speech and language development, contact his pediatrician to be referred to our clinic for evaluation.

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Your Speech Therapist will talk to you about:

• Your child’s birth and medical history

• Reports from doctors, psychologists, or teachers

• Your child’s hearing and may recommend a hearing test if he hasn’t had one

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Your Speech Therapist will also:

• Talk with your child to get to know her and see how she talks about things that interest her

• Listen to your child’s speech and language—particularly to the sound of her voice and how she says sounds, words, and sentences

• See if your child’s sounds and words are what’s expected for her age

• See how well she follows directions

• Listen to how she talks about pictures, stories, and books

• Give your child speech and language tests to see how her speech compares with other children the same age