A comprehensive evaluation is a combination of standardized testing, observations, and sometimes informal measures to gather a full picture of the child’s abilities.
Some of these may include:
Articulation:
Checks how clearly a child produces speech sounds and identifies any difficulties with pronunciation. Helps understand which sounds may need support and guides targeted strategies to improve clarity, confidence, and effective communication in everyday conversations.
Receptive Language:
Measures how well a child understands language, including following directions, answering questions, and comprehending stories or explanations. Strong receptive skills are essential for learning, social interactions, and participating confidently in the classroom and at home.
Expressive Language:
Evaluates a child’s ability to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings using words, phrases, or sentences. This assessment helps identify challenges in forming sentences, using vocabulary effectively, and communicating wants or needs clearly, which supports meaningful conversations with peers, teachers, and family members.
Pragmatic Language:
Assesses how a child uses language in social settings, including taking turns in conversation, understanding social cues, staying on topic, and engaging appropriately with others. These skills are critical for building friendships, cooperating in group settings, and navigating everyday social situations.
Voice & Fluency:
Evaluates the quality of a child’s voice, including pitch, tone, and volume, as well as the smoothness and rhythm of speech. Identifies challenges such as stuttering, breath support, or voice strain, helping guide strategies for more fluent, confident, and natural-sounding speech.
Contact us now to schedule your pediatric speech therapy evaluation with Azalea Therapy Group.