The Initial Intake Process

When parents call TALK to inquire about speech and language services, an initial intake assessment is scheduled with the directors and/or coordinators. Prior to the initial intake assessment, parents are asked to fill out a client history form, which provides information about your child’s medical and developmental history, including speech and language skills. During the COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandate, TALK is offering complimentary speech and language evaluations via teletherapy. 

At TALK, each child undergoes an initial intake assessment. During initial intake assessment, which typically lasts between 30 minutes to one hour, we will get to know you and your child, understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and hear your concerns regarding your child’s communication. Following the informal evaluation, filling out a history form, and parent interview, we will determine if your child would benefit from speech and language therapy. 

What Occurs at the Initial Assessment Video Evaluation? 

•  The assessment will last between 30 minutes to one hour which includes:

  • Reviewing forms 

• With your child 

  • Assessment through parent coached play based interactions and informal assessment tasks 

  • Exploring your child’s strengths and weaknesses 

• Talking to parents 

  • Listening to your concerns regarding your child’s communication 

  • Discussing the assessment and determine whether your child can benefit from speech and language therapy at TALK 

• No written report is given at the initial assessment, this is completed following diagnostic therapy 

If you are interested in your child receiving an initial intake assessment please contact us: Burlingame office at 650-344-9961, Danville office at 925-725-4632, or email us at peninfo@talkpeninsula.com