Here are just a few of the SALT assessments we use;
- CCC2
- Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals 5th Edition (CELF-5)
- Preschool Language Scales 5th Edition (PLS-5)
What ages is it suitable for?
4-16 years old
What does it assess?
This assessment looks primarily at communication skills and can help identify language difficulties and any other pragmatic difficulties. I
It can also help to identify any children or young people who may benefit from further assessment for an autism spectrum disorder.
How long does it take?
5-15 minutes
What does it involve?
A questionnaire is completed by a person familiar to the child or young person.
Who can complete this questionnaire?
The questionnaire is usually completed by a parent, although it can be completed by anyone who has regular contact with the child or young person (at least 3-4 days a week for at least 3 months).
What ages is it suitable for?
5 years – 21 years 11 months
What does it assess?
The assessment gives a profile of the child or young person’s speech, language, and communication skills.
It can be used to identify:
- Language disorder(s)
- Delay in expressive and receptive language
- The particular skills the child or young person finds difficult and how these impact on the person, particularly in the classroom or work setting.
- The presence of any language difficulties.
How long does it take?
The Core Language Score can take 30-45 minutes.
This is used to provide a profile of any potential language difficulties that have been identified.
Further assessment may be required to diagnose a language disorder and specific skills affected.
What does it involve?
The assessment includes a range of activities during which the child or young person points to or responds in a specified way.
Practice examples are completed before the assessment begins so that the child or young person understands what is expected of them.
There is also an Observation Rating Scale for a person familiar to the child or young person to complete.
Who can complete it?
The main Core Language Score assessment is competed by the Speech and Language Therapist with the child or young person.
The Observation Rating Scale is completed separately by a parent or someone familiar to the child or young person.
What ages is it suitable for?
Birth – 7 years 11 months
What does it assess?
The assessment gives a profile of the child’s speech, language and communication skills.
The assessment looks at different skills according to age and can include:
- Pre-verbal skills like play, attention, vocal development, social communication and gestures
- Language skills and understanding and use of a range of concepts ad an understanding and use of grammar
- Integrative language skills (using language for thinking) such as categories, similes, theory of mind etc
- Emerging literacy book handling, phonological awareness and letter identification
How long does it take?
45-60 minutes
What does it involve?
The assessment includes use of a range of pictures and objects.
The child will be asked by the Speech and Language Therapist to point or provide a verbal response to the items offered.
There is also a Home Communication Questionnaire for a parent/parents to complete.
Who can complete it?
The main assessment is competed by the Speech and Language Therapist with the child.
The Home Communication Questionnaire is completed by a parent.
Here are just a few of the SALT assessments we use;
CCC2
What ages is it suitable for?
4-16 years old
What does it assess?
This assessment looks primarily at communication skills and can help identify language difficulties and any other pragmatic difficulties. I
It can also help to identify any children or young people who may benefit from further assessment for an autism spectrum disorder.
How long does it take?
5-15 minutes
What does it involve?
A questionnaire is completed by a person familiar to the child or young person.
Who can complete this questionnaire?
The questionnaire is usually completed by a parent, although it can be completed by anyone who has regular contact with the child or young person (at least 3-4 days a week for at least 3 months).
Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals 5th Edition (CELF-5)
What ages is it suitable for?
5 years – 21 years 11 months
What does it assess?
The assessment gives a profile of the child or young person’s speech, language, and communication skills.
It can be used to identify:
- Language disorder(s)
- Delay in expressive and receptive language
- The particular skills the child or young person finds difficult and how these impact on the person, particularly in the classroom or work setting.
- The presence of any language difficulties.
How long does it take?
The Core Language Score can take 30-45 minutes.
This is used to provide a profile of any potential language difficulties that have been identified.
Further assessment may be required to diagnose a language disorder and specific skills affected.
What does it involve?
The assessment includes a range of activities during which the child or young person points to or responds in a specified way.
Practice examples are completed before the assessment begins so that the child or young person understands what is expected of them.
There is also an Observation Rating Scale for a person familiar to the child or young person to complete.
Who can complete it?
The main Core Language Score assessment is completed by the Speech and Language Therapist with the child or young person.
The Observation Rating Scale is completed separately by a parent or someone familiar to the child or young person.
Preschool Language Scales 5th Edition (PLS-5)
What ages is it suitable for?
Birth – 7 years 11 months
What does it assess?
The assessment gives a profile of the child’s speech, language and communication skills.
The assessment looks at different skills according to age and can include:
- Pre-verbal skills like play, attention, vocal development, social communication and gestures
- Language skills and understanding and use of a range of concepts and an understanding and use of grammar
- Integrative language skills (using language for thinking) such as categories, similes, theory of mind etc
- Emerging literacy book handling, phonological awareness and letter identification
How long does it take?
45-60 minutes
What does it involve?
The assessment includes the use of a range of pictures and objects.
The child will be asked by the Speech and Language Therapist to point or provide a verbal response to the items offered.
There is also a Home Communication Questionnaire for a parent/parents to complete.
Who can complete it?
The main assessment is completed by the Speech and Language Therapist with the child.
The Home Communication Questionnaire is completed by a parent.
Speech and language assessment FAQs
Speech and language therapy (SALT) provides treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication.
What is this assessment for?
Speech and language assessment measures language production, language comprehension, nonverbal communication and gestures (including gaze and joint attention in young children), pragmatic and figurative language, rhythm, volume, and content of speech.
Who carries out the assessment?
Our Speech and Language team is led by Lisa Lawrence (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist).
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals (AHP).
What happens during the assessment?
Initially, you will be invited to attend an online consultation to discuss your child’s needs.
Based on the individual needs of each child, Lisa will then carry out the most appropriate assessment for your child during an in-clinic session, lasting around an hour.
We may also be able to support by online consultation, working directly with your child or providing advice to the family, carers or school.
What happens after the assessment?
A report is issued several weeks after the clinic assessment. We will update you by email through the process on the approximate timeframe for the report.
If reports are required more urgently, we are able to accommodate this for an additional fee.
Does the assessment follow HCPC and RCSLT guidelines?
Our assessments are conducted within both HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics as well as the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Is there any follow up support?
We are able to recommend any follow up support that is needed and put you in touch with the relevant people and organisations.
What other professional support is available?
As we work as part of a team made up of professionals in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, we are able to offer support for any further needs identified in your assessment.
How much does it cost?
Due to the bespoke nature of our services, prices are available on request.
What if I am interested in several of your services?
If you are interested in combining this mental health assessment with one of our other assessments, we will be able to do so at a reduced fee.
Is there anything else I need to know?
If you have any more questions or would like more information, please contact us here.
