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About Screenings

Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy screenings are crucial to early identification of a variety of communication and fine and gross motor difficulties. They can help address any concerns you may have and give you a clearer picture as to whether intervention may be required. Research continues to support the benefits of early intervention for children with communication and learning difficulties.

The screenings are individual and take approximately 20-25 minutes. Within speech screenings the areas of expressive language, understanding of language, social language, speech sounds, stuttering and pre-literacy (when applicable) will be looked at. Within Occupational Therapy screenings the areas of fine and gross motor, organisational and self help skills, social and play development will be looked at. It is important to be aware that screening results are not in any way a definitive diagnosis, and that if areas of concern are identified, further thorough and standardised assessment will be required.

Within 3-4 weeks of the screenings taking place you will be given a summary report outlining your child’s strengths and weaknesses. This report will also include any relevant recommendations (e.g. the need for further assessment or a hearing assessment). We will also liaise with the preschool Educators in how to best support your child.