Speech Therapy in Annandale for Adults & Kids

Speech and language evaluations assess ability to communicate effectively. A wide variety of areas are assessed during a speech and language evaluation. We primarily offer Speech Therapy for Kids. The SLP (speech-language pathologist) determines whether person has sufficient vocabulary (both receptive and expressive), can follow directions, respond to questions and use age-expected grammar.  Additional areas include sound production (articulation), oral-motor abilities (jaw, lips and tongue).  The final areas that are routinely evaluated are fluency and vocal quality (high/low pitch, hoarseness, etc.).  Based on parent interview and behavioral observations, hearing is informally assessed.  If there are any indications that hearing may be compromised, a hearing test (audiological evaluation) is then recommended. Speech Therapy for adults can be customized for Adults.