Screenings for Children
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The purpose of a screening is to determine whether a child’s performance in a particular skill area is significantly different from same-age peers and serious enough to justify the cost of further assessment. Children are complex beings, and when they are having difficulty with talking, understanding listening, reading, writing, spelling, learning or making friends, there may be several different things going on. We use a variety of screenings to help us identify the nature of a child's difficulties. |
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Please note that some screenings are completed by the Speech-Language Therapist directly with the child, while others are completed by parents and / or teachers using checklists about the child’s skills and behaviours.
If results from the Everyday Communication Screening indicate that further assessment is warranted and you go ahead and book a fully tailored, bespoke oral language assessment: the cost of this screening will be credited toward the cost of the assessment. Our bespoke assessments are currently pay-as-you-go (based on appointment time) and are capped at $399.
If results from the Everyday Communication Screening indicate that further assessment is warranted and you go ahead and book a fully tailored, bespoke oral language assessment: the cost of this screening will be credited toward the cost of the assessment. Our bespoke assessments are currently pay-as-you-go (based on appointment time) and are capped at $399.
Everyday Communication Screening $69
Ages 18 months to 16 years
*This screening will be sent via NZ Post along with a self- addressed, stamped envelope for returning it to us.
This screening identifies children with clinically significant communication difficulties who would benefit from further assessment and is suitable for children who are experiencing oral language difficulties It consists of a parent rating scale about the child's every day speech, language and communication behaviours and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The Speech-Language Therapist will analyse screening results and send you a summary report.
APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) Screening $99
Ages 5 to 12
*The Speech-Language Therapist will administer this screening.
This screening is intended for children who have difficulty listening despite having normal hearing and can help you decide whether or not you would like a full APD assessment by an Audiologist, and whether or not your child would be able to participate successfully in such testing. It includes a hearing screening, and we will send you a summary report.
Executive Functions Screening $119
Ages 5 to 18
*The Parent Form of this screening will be sent via NZ Post along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returning it to us.
*The child's teacher will be sent an email invitation to complete the Teacher Form online.
*Children ages 11+ may complete a Self-Report Form in the presence of the Speech-Language Therapist.
This screening evaluates the behaviour, emotion, and cognitive regulation skills which underpin a child's learning, including attention and problem-solving skills. It is useful for identifying underlying skill deficits in children who are experiencing problems with listening, literacy, learning, or behaviour. This screening consists of a rating scale about the child's habits and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The Speech-Language Therapist will analyse screening results and send you a summary report.
Hearing Screening - FREE
Ages 3 to 12
*The child must attend our Centre in Palmerston North Centre for this screening.
*The Speech-Language Therapist will administer this screening.
The purpose of this screening is to identify children who may have a hearing loss and require referral to Audiology for comprehensive hearing assessment. It is suitable for children who are able to follow instructions and sit and focus for at least 5 minutes. We will send you a summary report.
Ages 18 months to 16 years
*This screening will be sent via NZ Post along with a self- addressed, stamped envelope for returning it to us.
This screening identifies children with clinically significant communication difficulties who would benefit from further assessment and is suitable for children who are experiencing oral language difficulties It consists of a parent rating scale about the child's every day speech, language and communication behaviours and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The Speech-Language Therapist will analyse screening results and send you a summary report.
APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) Screening $99
Ages 5 to 12
*The Speech-Language Therapist will administer this screening.
This screening is intended for children who have difficulty listening despite having normal hearing and can help you decide whether or not you would like a full APD assessment by an Audiologist, and whether or not your child would be able to participate successfully in such testing. It includes a hearing screening, and we will send you a summary report.
Executive Functions Screening $119
Ages 5 to 18
*The Parent Form of this screening will be sent via NZ Post along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returning it to us.
*The child's teacher will be sent an email invitation to complete the Teacher Form online.
*Children ages 11+ may complete a Self-Report Form in the presence of the Speech-Language Therapist.
This screening evaluates the behaviour, emotion, and cognitive regulation skills which underpin a child's learning, including attention and problem-solving skills. It is useful for identifying underlying skill deficits in children who are experiencing problems with listening, literacy, learning, or behaviour. This screening consists of a rating scale about the child's habits and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The Speech-Language Therapist will analyse screening results and send you a summary report.
Hearing Screening - FREE
Ages 3 to 12
*The child must attend our Centre in Palmerston North Centre for this screening.
*The Speech-Language Therapist will administer this screening.
The purpose of this screening is to identify children who may have a hearing loss and require referral to Audiology for comprehensive hearing assessment. It is suitable for children who are able to follow instructions and sit and focus for at least 5 minutes. We will send you a summary report.
