For 19 years, Sierra Therapy Group has offered a FREE screening to honor National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Each May provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the roles of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
This year, ASHA has created a new website for families and community members to easily access information about what we do as well as steps to take if you have questions. Visit https://helpingyoucommunicate.org/ to learn more!
Silver State Hearing & Balance is joining us again this year provide the hearing screenings! During May, speech-language pathologists and audiologists share about our professions and how we help individuals of all ages communicate, speak, write, understand, swallow, and hear. These services are provided in early intervention programs, schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, private practices, home visits, and through telehealth.
Do you have concerns regarding your child’s speech/language development or hearing skills? https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/communication-milestones-quiz/ Or, are you on a waitlist for an evaluation at a private practice or the WCSD Child Find Program… This is your chance to ask questions and have certified/licensed professionals screen for possible speech, language, and hearing concerns. A screening is a “quick look” at skills to see if a full assessment/evaluation is recommended. The screening tasks include observing how well a child is producing speech sounds (e.g., articulation), how well a child is using language forms (e.g, past tense -ed in jumped), how well a child is understanding directions and wh-questions, and how well a child is hearing. These skills are compared to what children are expected to do for their ages and recommendations are made from there. If an assessment is recommended, we share resources available throughout our community!
What: FREE screening for children ages 3-6
When: Friday May 29th, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 9520 Prototype Crt, Reno, NV 89521
How: email shawna@sierraspeech.com to reserve a spot! Or call 775.852.6323 x 100