What does a speech and language therapy assessment involve?
A speech and language therapy assessment aims to look at a range of different areas of communication, including attention and listening, understanding and expression, social communication and interaction skills. It will involve discussion with the child or young person and their parent or carer. It will also involve some observation of play and interaction with others, as well as some structured activities and sometimes a standardised assessment (e.g. looking at pictures and responding to questions). This information will help to show which areas of communication are having an impact on everyday life. It can also help you understand your child’s difficulties with communication and find the right support.
