special education evaluations
Speech and Language Evaluation
WHAT – Measures communication skills, such as articulation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and understanding directions using formal assessments, observations and reports from teachers and caregivers. Common assessments include the Pre-School Language Scale (PLS-4), Test of Language Development (TOLD), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-4) and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-3).
WHY – Describes a student’s ability to comprehend, express and exchange information, and helps formulate goals to improve the acquisition of skills.
WHEN – Recommended when a parent, teacher or other professional notices difficulties in the student’s ability to communicate. This does not always mean a stutter or other speech impediment; a student who needs help understanding vocabulary, directions or the sounds of different letters also may benefit from speech therapy. A non-verbal IQ score significantly higher than a verbal IQ score is another reason to consider a speech and language evaluation.*
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