Assessment for Speech & Language Impairments at Cadabam’s CDC
Watching your child struggle to say words, follow instructions, or eat safely can feel overwhelming. An assessment for speech and language impairments is the first clear step toward answers—and hope. At Cadabam’s CDC, our family-centred process pinpoints exactly where your child shines and where extra support is needed, all in one friendly visit.
How Our Speech & Language Assessment Works
We break the journey into five simple stages so nothing feels rushed or confusing.
Step 1: Intake & Parent Interview
- A short phone form collects basic medical history, school notes, and your biggest concerns.
- During the visit, a dedicated case-coordinator sits with you for 20–30 minutes to explore milestones, family languages, and daily routines. Your insights shape every next step—because parents know their child best.
Step 2: Standardised & Dynamic Testing
- Your child plays game-like tasks that measure speech sound accuracy, vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension.
- We use gold-standard tests such as the CELF-5, GFTA-3, and DEAP to compare skills with same-age peers.
- If attention is limited, we switch to dynamic assessment—short teaching moments that show how quickly your child learns new sounds or words.
Step 3: Observation & Naturalistic Language Sampling
- In our child-friendly therapy room, we video short interactions with toys, books, and peers.
- Therapists analyse gestures, turn-taking, story-telling, and social-pragmatic communication in real-life contexts.
- Naturalistic language sampling reveals skills that formal tests sometimes miss.
Step 4: Multicultural & Multilingual Considerations
- India’s diversity matters. We screen in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
- Dialectal differences and code-switching are respected—not penalised.
- Culturally relevant pictures and stories keep every child comfortable and accurate.
Step 5: Detailed Report & Recommendations
- Within 3 working days, you receive a jargon-free report with scores, next-step goals, and therapy options.
- One-page visual summaries help grandparents and teachers understand results quickly.
- If therapy is advised, we book the first session within a week—no waiting lists.
Types of Speech & Language Disorders We Evaluate
Early identification matters. We assess five core areas under one roof.
Articulation & Phonological Disorders
Trouble saying “rabbit” as “wabbit”? We map every sound error and create a step-by-step plan to clearer speech.
Expressive & Receptive Language Delays
Whether your child has limited words or difficulty following directions, we measure vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills to close the gap.
Stuttering & Fluency Issues
Repetitions, blocks, or tension while speaking? Our fluency checklist plus real-time speech sampling show how stuttering impacts confidence and classroom participation.
Social-Pragmatic Communication Disorders
Poor eye contact, off-topic answers, or trouble making friends—our social-pragmatic battery checks the unwritten rules of conversation.
Feeding & Swallowing Difficulties
Coughing on liquids or refusing textures? A short oral-motor exam plus swallow study identifies safe eating strategies.
Assessment Tools & Technologies
We combine evidence-based tools with gentle tech to keep kids engaged.
- Gold-standard standardised tests (CELF-5, GFTA-3, DEAP, CASL-2)
- Digital tablet-based evaluations with colourful animations and instant scoring
- Parent-teacher questionnaires (CCC-2, SRS-2) to capture home and school behaviours
- Video-enhanced language sampling that slows down speech for precise analysis
All data is encrypted and stored securely for future progress tracking.
Why Choose Cadabam’s CDC for Assessment
Parents across South India trust us for one reason: we put children first.
- ASHA-certified clinicians with 10+ years of paediatric experience
- Child-friendly environment: therapy rooms with swings, sensory corners, and toy kitchens
- Multilingual expertise—no child is tested in a language they barely know
- Fast turnaround reports in 72 hours so you can act quickly
- Seamless transition to therapy—our speech pathologists become your child’s cheer team from day one