A Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Assessment with Opportunities to be Observed in Class

Duration: 1 day

 

 

• A full clinical assessment by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to include:

• Expressive language, including use of grammar and vocabulary
• Receptive language, including understanding of grammar and vocabulary
• Pragmatics/social use of language
• Phonology/speech
• Literacy - phonological awareness
• Informal language assessment, including language sample and interview
• Observation of Communication Skills - nonverbal and verbal.

• Structured observation of communication skills in class and feedback from Specialist Teacher
• Structured observation in dining room, playground (by School staff) and after school time - feedback from Residential Child Care Department
• Maths assessment by the Deputy Principal of school
• Literacy assessment by the Deputy Principal

• Discussion with therapist based on Parental Questionnaire previously completed.

• Clinical feedback session with parents, including an explanation of formal assessments and the predicted content of the assessment report
• Multidisciplinary meeting of staff to discuss child's performance.
• A comprehensive multidisciplinary detailed report including recommendations for speech and language therapy provision   (suitable for SEN Tribunal purposes)

 

Cost:  £800