Speech Therapy

Articulation or sound production errors (slurred or mumbled speech)
Ability to formulate sentences or questions (including verb tenses and pronouns)
Ability to follow written or verbal directions
Basic Concepts; up, down, in, out, on, under, etc.
Ability to answer a variety of questions
Independent use of questions to gain or clarify information
Vocal quality, pitch, tone or inflection
Fluency (stuttering)
Repeating what they hear rather than responding
Social interaction- eye contact, turn taking, appropriate loudness level for environment and rate of speech
Swallowing- coughing, choking during meals, runny nose during or following oral intake, a change in vocal quality, and/or fever following oral intake
Liquids or food escaping from the mouth during oral intake
Drooling or evident facial weakness
Diminished vocabulary
Comprehension- auditory and reading
Memory-short and long term
Identify colors and count items
Ability to read
Ability to put thoughts into writing
Ability to describe an event or tell a story including details
Exhibit behaviors due to an inability to express themselves or frustration with communication