Speech Language Assessment & Intervention

Ovspring Developmental Clinic offers comprehensive speech, language and feeding evaluations. We address the strengths as well as the deficits exhibited by the child in terms of pragmatics or social communication, language content as well as oral-motor skills necessary for good speech and feeding.

The assessment process for children involves taking a detailed history from parents, gathering supporting information if any (e.g., school reports, psychological assessment, audiogram), and assessing the child's communication skills via standardised measures and non-standardised clinical observations. Assessment usually takes from one to three visits.

Our speech pathology team works closely together in planning the goals for therapy and a treatment plan for your child. We rely on the comprehensive information recorded during our evaluation procedure to establish a solid baseline for your child's treatment plan. In addition, information provided by occupational therapists, psychologists and other professionals working with your child are also valuable for us to have a holistic view of the child in the evaluation and treatment process.

Some of the standardized tests used among others, could include the following but not limited to:
- Preschool Language Scale- Fourth Edition (PLS-3)
- Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 2
- Clinicial Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - Fourth Edition (CELF -4)

What happens after an Evaluation?

After an evaluation, your therapist may recommend a block of intervention sessions depending on the needs of the child. Therapeutic goals are shared with parents and caregivers encouraged to follow through at home to work with the child.

Need more information on Speech Language Pathology Evaluations? Give our Case Managers a call at +65 6466 8090.