Evaluations, Screenings & Therapy
Speech-Language Evaluations
What Is a Comprehensive Speech & Language Evaluation?
We offer comprehensive assessment of communication skills, including speech sound production, receptive and expressive language, social language, voice, fluency, and early reading skills. We also include a pure-tone hearing screening as part of the evaluation process.
A comprehensive speech and language evaluation is a detailed assessment that gives us a full picture of how your child is communicating and processing language. It’s like a roadmap that helps us understand your child’s strengths, identify any areas of concern, and create a plan to support their development if needed.
In addition, for children ages 5–7, we offer a specialized evaluation called ELLE (Early Language & Literacy Evaluation) designed to catch early signs of dyslexia or reading difficulties before they become a bigger challenge.
Click here to learn more about ELLEParent Interview & Feedback Session
You’re the expert on your child, so we’ll ask about their developmental history, communication at home and school, and any concerns you’ve noticed. Once the evaluation is complete, we’ll meet with you to explain the results, answer your questions, and talk through recommendations whether that means therapy, a home program or referrals for additional supports.
Personalized Speech Therapy
When therapy is needed, our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists create treatment plans based on your child’s unique needs and evidence-based practice. We invite parents to be part of the process with tools and tips for supporting communication at home. Our goal is to help your child thrive.
Speech & Language Screenings
Wait—What is a Screening, Exactly?
Think of a screening as a snapshot of how your child is communicating. It’s not a diagnosis—but it can help flag areas where a deeper look might be helpful.
If the screening shows some areas of concern, we may recommend a full evaluation, which gives us a comprehensive picture and helps determine if intervention (like therapy or home practice) would be beneficial.
Preschool Screenings
We’re proud to bring our screenings directly to local preschools and childcare centers through our Speech & Hearing Screening Program! Our licensed SLPs visit classrooms to screen for speech sound development, communication skills and hearing concerns.
After the visit, parents receive a summary with any follow-up recommendations, and teachers get child development resources to support their classrooms.
Schedule a Screening
Want to bring Speech & Hearing Screenings to your preschool? Reach out to us!
- For Speech & Hearing Screenings, contact:
Amanda Byerly, MA, CCC-SLP
[email protected]
Earscan3 Audiometer
The Laughlin Children’s Center thanks the Sewickley Kiwanis Club for purchasing an Earscan3 Audiometer to help our Speech Department Clinicians provide hearing screenings for students throughout the region.
For information on our Speech Department contact us at 412-741-4087 or [email protected]
