Stage 01
Share the history
Discuss concerns, languages, daily routines and any previous assessments.
Speech & Language Assessment
An individual evaluation of communication, speech and language skills for children, adolescents and adults.
Speech & Language Assessment
What this actually involves
An assessment brings together the person’s history, current abilities and the concerns that prompted the appointment. Nadine uses clinical observation and appropriate assessment tools to understand oral and written language needs.
The findings inform a tailored treatment plan. Existing medical, hearing and educational reports can also help build a fuller picture, with coordination across the care team when needed.
Oral languageUnderstanding, expression and functional communication.
Speech productionSpeech sounds, clarity and fluency.
Written languageReading, writing, spelling and comprehension where relevant.
An individual planThe findings and next steps explained to the person and family.
How it is staged
Assessment, support and review
The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.
Stage 02
Explore the skills
Use observation, structured activities and relevant assessment tools.
Stage 03
Discuss the findings
Agree on priorities, therapeutic goals and any further coordination needed.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Individual assessment
Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.
Family involvement
Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.
Everyday participation
Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.
Assessment
Everyday support
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Individual goals
From assessment to everyday support
Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.
Questions
About speech & language assessment
Who can book?
Children, adolescents and adults can contact Nadine about an evaluation.
What should I bring?
Bring relevant medical, hearing or school reports and previous assessments, if available.
What happens afterwards?
Nadine discusses the findings and whether therapy, guidance or further assessment is appropriate.
Related
Often run alongside it
Language Delay & Disorders
Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.
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Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.
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Autism & AAC
Individual communication support, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
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Talk to Nadine about speech & language assessment
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.
