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The Center
for Speech, Language, and Occupational Therapy, Inc. offers
low cost, on-site speech, language and hearing screenings
in schools and day care facilities.
Make an appointment
with a therapist.
Screening
is a process by which a professional speech pathologist briefly
examines a child's comprehension and use of spoken language,
speech, voice and fluency.  A
child who does not "pass" the screening is a candidate
for an in-depth
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child who does not "pass" the screening is a
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evaluation
at a later date. Our
staff uses a variety of methods, using objects and play in order
to obtain information regarding how a child understands and
speaks. A hearing screening similar to that done in pediatricians'
offices is also conducted. Using earphones, the child listens
to several tones at various loudness levels. Informally, the
speech pathologist listens for the presence of a fluency (stuttering)
or voice disorder.
Screenings are accomplished in approximately 20-25 minutes per
child. Clinicians are available by phone
or email
to answer any questions regarding a school screening.
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