Directions print out this and check each option that applies:

1. Articulation

Check the section if your child does not demonstrate a particular skill at a given developmental age.

Referral to a Speech-Language Pathologist is Necessary When.

___ By AGE 3, cannot be understood by family and/or caregivers
___ Does not correctly produce vowels and such sounds as p, b, m, w in words
___ Becomes frustrated when asked to repeat when not understood

___ By AGE 4, Cannot be understood by individuals with whom they do not associate on a regular basis
___ Cannot correctly produce t, d, k, g, f
___ Cannot repeat without becoming sensitive

___ By AGE 5, Cannot be understood in all situations by most listeners
___ Does not correctly produce most speech sounds, including l, v, sh, ch, j

___ By 6-1/2 to 7 years, speech sounds are not like an adult
___ Incorrect production of any sound, including r, s, z, th

The above items can be used as a basic screening tool to determine if your child needs services. This checklist can be brought to the evaluation as part of the case history intake information. If you checked any items it your childs category, it is necessary that your child be seen by a speech-language pathologist. Please contact the uPs Therapy office to schedule an evaluation at (864) 438-0990. Insurance is accepted for most companies.

2. Language

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Request an initial consultation with any of the following:

By Age 1:

___ Does not respond to music and/or singing

___ Cannot understand simple questions

___ Does not look at familiar people when named

___ Does not maintain eye contact, attention to speaker

___ Little interest in social interaction, language, or pointing

___ Does not say mama or dada

___ Does not begin to imitate words

___ Does not say 1-2 words imitatively

By Age 2:

___Cannot identify basic body parts

___Cannot understand simple commands, like give me without gestures

___ Does not demonstrate action words (i.e., eat)

___ Does not speak using 1-2 words at a time

___ Does not use new words frequently, at least 50 words

By Age 2.5:

___ Does not use short sentences

___ Does not respond to hello and bye consistently

By Age 3:

___ Does not relate experiences verbally

___ Does not state first/last name

By Age 4:

___  Does not use short but grammatically correct sentences

___  Does not understand comparisons or make basic inferences

By Age 5:

___  Does not use complex sentences

___ Does not explain how to do something

___ Does not respond to why questions with a reason

___ Does not understand complex directions

___ Does not understand concepts

School-Aged Receptive Language:

___Exhibits difficulties understanding teachers instructions and/or following directions

___ Exhibits difficulties in reading comprehension across subjects

___ Exhibits difficulties in mathematical reasoning, learning numbers, and/or concepts and applications

School-Aged Expressive Language:

___Difficulties in oral and/or written expression including appropriate

use of words,  grammar, and underlying meaning

___ Difficulties in basic reading skills, including the ability to decode letters and words and attain information

___ Difficulty interpreting and applying abstract written information

**Children develop at different rates. Please allow for variance, (+ or – 6 months) for receptive and/or expressive language to develop.