Speech and Language Assessments | Laura Rowley Howard

Assessments of Speech, Language and Communication Needs

The following is a guide and prices may vary, depending on the individual needs of the child. All prices will be discussed and agreed before any work commences.

Initial telephone consultation - Free

If you have any concerns about your child’s communication skills, Laura Rowley-Howard will be able to offer you a free 15 minute consultation. The purpose of this is to discuss your specific needs and the services that she may be able to offer.

Initial Assessment - £200

Assessment of your child's needs in your home or at their nursery/school, which takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. This usually includes:

A full case history about your child (including details about your child's development, medical history etc).
Assessment and observation of your child. This may be using a range of informal assessment activities. A formal age-appropriate assessment may be undertaken, if appropriate.
Guidance about how your child's communication skills can be supported at home and at school/nursery.
Short written summary of discussion and recommendations.
Liaison with your child's preschool or school as required.

Formal Language Assessment with detailed report - £300

Full assessment of your child's needs in your home or at their educational setting for up to two hours. This usually includes:

Case history (details about your child's development, medical history etc).
Observation of your child's communication skills.
Detailed assessment of your child's communication using formal, standardised assessments as appropriate.
Guidance for supporting your child's speech and language skills.
Full written report of your child's communication skills and needs with recommendations of how to support their speech, language and communication skills.
Liaison with your child's preschool or school as required.

Speech Sound Assessment – £150

Assessment of your child’s speech sounds in your home or at your child’s educational setting, for up to one hour. This usually includes:

Full case history
Formal assessment of pronunciation (speech sounds only)
Summary report, including recommendations.