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A Guide to Toddler Speech-Language Evaluations & Therapy

10/10/2014

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It is very important to get your toddler evaluated for speech therapy as soon as possible.  Early identification is key.  However, many parents are anxious about the evaluation and first therapy session.  I'm often asked what parents should expect.  The entire evaluation and therapy process can be overwhelming and scary for some families.  Because of this, I wrote two blog posts last year that address the questions and concerns I hear from parents.  You can read those blog posts below.  

What To Expect During An Early Intervention Speech-Language Evaluation

What To Expect During Early Intervention Speech Therapy Sessions

I was recently interviewed for an article in Advance for Speech and Hearing magazine regarding early intervention speech-language evaluations and the initial therapy session.  You can read even more details about the assessment and therapy process here:  More Than Just Talk - SLP approaches to a first session and evaluation with a new patient.  Not only do you get information about toddler/early intervention procedures, you'll also learn how the evaluation and therapy process works for older children.   

Advance for Speech and Hearing also has a great resource for parents and speech-language pathologists called Patient Handouts.  I was interviewed at the same time for one of their patient handouts.  You can read that handout here:  What to Expect During Your Child's First Speech Therapy Session. 


Remember that if you suspect your toddler may have a speech-language delay to get him or her evaluated quickly.  Speech therapy is fun for children, and most of them look forward to their weekly therapy sessions. 
Speech therapy can make a big difference in your toddler’s life as well as your life as a parent!

To learn how you can help your toddler talk and communicate faster, be sure to check out my book on Amazon Kindle, Talking With Todders - 52 Tips to Boost Speech and Language Skills.         


7 Comments
Holly Abbott link
7/19/2022 02:58:41 am

Great reading yyour post

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Victoria Addington link
7/29/2022 04:13:13 am

I appreciated how this post mentioned that speech therapy evaluation is essential for early identification. My sister wants to get her child tested for speech and language. I should advise her to book an appointment in a clinic that specializes and speech and language testing.

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Braden Bills link
9/23/2022 06:46:09 am

My son has been having a hard time learning how to speak, and I'm trying to help out. It makes sense that I would want to work with a speech therapy specialist. That seems like a good way to ensure that I handle things properly.

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John Carston link
11/2/2022 05:20:30 pm

I appreciate that you explained that communicating more efficiently is the advantage of early therapy sessions. A couple of days ago, my cousin informed me that she was looking for a speech pathologist to help my nephew with his communication abilities and skills. She asked if I had any advice. I like this instructive article. I'll tell her we can consult a trusted speech pathologist as they can help us provide information about the process.

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Mia Evans link
11/9/2022 06:17:53 pm

I would love to learn about the early intervention services as well as the evaluation and therapy process that would work for the kids which you mentioned. This might be needed by a friend of mine whose son appears to have a condition. It would be best if she gets him assessed first to get the best therapy for him to help him cope as he grows and even in school.

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Aadharsha link
8/27/2024 05:22:11 am

This blog post is really informative! I appreciate how clearly you've explained the topic. It's easy to understand and provides valuable insights. Thanks for sharing this useful information!

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