Speech and Language

Speech and Language skills impact how an individual understands language and uses language
Language skills can impact understanding of spoken language but also reading comprehension and written expression.
Well developed speech does not necessarily mean that your child understands language.
Speech and language evaluations for your child's IEP should include receptive, expressive and auditory processing skills
Strong cognitive or intellectual skills does not guarantee strong language skills
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often present with social language challenges that require a pragmatic language evaluation, even when their expressive and receptive language skills are well developed.