Pediatric Bilingual Speech Therapist in the heart of
Falls Church, VA
Myofunctional Therapy - Feeding Therapy -
Bilingual Speech-Language Therapy -
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Text/WhatsApp: (202) 417 6609

Screenings
"Best for when you are unsure if your child needs help but your gut is telling you that something is off."
Careful screening by an SLP is warranted to identify young children at risk for language disorders and determine the need for further speech-language/communication assessment or referral for other professional services.
Screening usually lasts 15-20 mins, and it could be completed at home, daycare, or preschool.
Screening typically includes
gathering information from parents, caregivers, and/or preschool teachers
conducting a hearing screening to rule out hearing loss
using a formal screening tool, observations, and parent questionnaires and checklists to obtain information about the child's communication behaviors;
using other language assessment methods if needed
gathering information about speech sound development
Screening may result in recommendations for
a complete audiological assessment;
plans to monitor speech and language development;
suggestions for encouraging language development using language stimulation activities;
a comprehensive speech and language assessment that includes evaluation of social communication skills, symbolic play, and use of gestures;
a referral for medical or other professional services.
Screening results will be reported in a checklist with recommendations. This should NOT be considered a comprehensive evaluation.