Children's Speech Assessment, and Testing in New York City
Speech and language delays can be as simple as a child not talking enough for his age, not making phrases or sentences or articulating so poorly that only her mother can understand her. They can vary from receptive language deficits to expressive ones or both as well as auditory deficits in New York. Speech delays could be just that, however, they may be tied to Autism.
At Comprehend the Mind, we provide specialized children’s speech assessment in NYC to support children experiencing communication challenges. Our team of experienced speech-language pathologists and clinical specialists offers comprehensive speech and language tests focused on improving communication skills, expressive language, and overall developmental progress.
Take this short quiz to see if you might need an evaluation:
- Do you (or your child) have trouble speaking or using words like others of the same age?
- Do you (or your child) speak much less than others of the same age?
- Do you (or your child) have a hard time putting words together to form sentences?
- Do you (or your child) get frustrated when trying to talk or be understood?
- Do people often ask you (or your child) to repeat yourself?
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Our Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluations
Early and accurate evaluation is essential for identifying challenges related to speech and language development. Our specialists conduct detailed evaluation and treatment planning to assess each child’s communication abilities and developmental needs.
During a diagnostic evaluation, our speech-language pathologists may assess:
- Speech production and speech sound patterns
- Language comprehension and expressive language
- Social communication skills
- Developmental concerns affecting speech and language
- Feeding or swallowing concerns related to pediatric feeding or feeding disorders
Our assessments allow clinicians to identify specific speech-language conditions, determine whether a speech disorder or language pathology concern is present, and create an individualized treatment approach. Families may receive recommendations for speech therapy or other supportive services specifically for your child’s needs.
Pediatric Speech Services
Our center provides a wide range of speech services to help children improve communication and daily functioning. We provide a personalized treatment plan according to the child’s developmental needs and goals.
Services may include:
- Speech therapy for kids Integrated counseling focused on articulation and language development
- Specialized sessions for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
- Support for communication disorder and expressive language delays
- Early support through early intervention programs
- Augmentative and alternative communication for children with complex communication needs
We work closely with families to ensure they understand the evaluation results and next steps, including referrals for speech occupational therapy or other support to fully address developmental and sensory integration needs.
When To Get Evaluated
- Not saying ~50 words by age 2
- Difficulty putting words together into sentences
- Trouble being understood by familiar adults or peers
- Rarely engages in back-and-forth conversation
- Frustration or frequent meltdowns when trying to communicate
- Minimal interest in imitating sounds, words, or gestures
- Challenges with following directions
- Repetitive speech patterns or unusual speech sounds
- Social communication difficulties, such as not responding to name or avoiding eye contact
If you notice one or more of these signs, a pediatric speech and language assessment with a neuropsychologist can help identify underlying causes and guide next steps, including recommendations for speech therapy or pediatric feeding therapy if appropriate.
Children’s Speech and Language Assessment in NYC
At Comprehend the Mind, we are committed to providing high-quality NYC speech and language services for children and families. Our licensed neuropsychologists hold professional certification in speech-language pathology and provide compassionate care through in-person counseling built into sessions. Insurance accepted. Learn more here.
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