Toddler Assessments | Early Intervention Speech Therapy

This video shows me doing an Early Intervention Speech Therapy Assessment with a toddler. I am assessing him for an expressive language delay and a receptive language delay. I hope this helps you to know what an evaluation is like and that the test is simple and nothing to be nervous about! If you are worried about your child, seek an evaluation soon!
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🙋‍♀️ Hi! I’m Kayla (Chalko) Gonzales, a licensed speech-language pathologist in California specializing in early intervention for toddlers with speech delays.

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Disclaimer: I’m a licensed speech-language pathologist in California. These videos are meant for general education. Every child is different; this should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a professional in your area.

[rnazyyav]

I am getting my 2 year son assessed soon and I am excited to start getting him the help he needs! I can’t wait to see his progress. Thank you for easing my anxiety!

[MissKathyG]

My daughter’s pediatrician just referred her for Early Intervention Speech Therapy, 18 months old. She babbles like a baby still. I’ve heard 10 month old say more. This was definitely helpful

[amandaewles]

I’m trying to decide if I want to go into speech language pathology and this is so extremely helpful. I’m glad I discovered you channel. What a cute little boy, and you are just great with him! :)

[EmeraldSchreier]

I'm an slp student about to do my first assessment with a toddler and this was so helpful to see!! Thank you for sharing

[dorothyronan]

I know this video was posted 2 years ago but I’d like to say how your patience touched me, you have a beautiful way with children 🙈

[danaeddins]

You are a wonderful early language therapist! As a fellow SLP, it’s fun to see someone else’s techniques and ideas. What formal language assessment battery do you use for your toddlers?

[DRLMIS]

What is the difference between delayed developed w/receptive language but only says two or three words and autism w/no receptive language and not saying any words??

[thpatsfan]

My three year old doesn't like engaging strangers, how can this effect an evaluation? I watched him practice alphabet flashcards with his grandmother, he wouldn't answer her without my wife encouraging him to. He is most verbal with my wife and I but rarely speaks in complete sentences.

[Newcreation]

I'm concerned that my grandson may have some delays in speach. I've made my concerns known to my daughter. They still have not gotten an assessment. I fear that he is going to lose out on early intervention if they don't address his challenges. How do I help them see that he may benefit from early intervention?

[DustyBanditRepellant]

Ok this video makes me a little less worried. My baby is 13 months and plays and sounds like this.

[peggysullivan]

I wish you were my grandsons speech therapists he lives in Oceanside CA, he had it for awhile then it stopped, why? No idea now starting up again next week

[MagicalSoulMindStorm]

This was good to see, but it would have been nice to know the results. Is this normal toddler reactions/speech or not? Maybe say what you were looking for during each part of the assessment.

[zeynepcingoz]

Hey! I am an SLP student. I don't have much experience yet. In this video, you observed taking turns and playing symbolic games. What other skills did you observe? What did you note in your notebook? Do you have a checklist about it? Thank you :) <3

[clauliz]

I’m in San Diego too 🙌🏻🤗 how can we get an evaluation?

[samratalha]

My son doesn't say yes or no he understand things...if I ask for something he just get excited to grab the thing but didn't reply that he wanted or not

[sana]

Hi my son is 7 year old and still speech delay could you plz make video for 7 year old so it's will help me.

[olohialbert]

Very helpful video. My child is 3+ n he still has difficulty in speech.most people tell me cos he doesn't have

[nokuthulanchabeleng]

Hi there... I hope this is not inappropriate to ask but how old was that precious baby in the video?

[peggysullivan]

Also, is a speech therapist the one who recommends an autism evaluation? Is this how all speech therapy goes? My daughter doesn’t tell me much

[merc]

My son just turned 17 months and only saying mama and Dada. He mimics what I'm doing when I play with him, I play with him lot's and repeat words we use everyday, he understands when I ask him to pick up his toys and some other instructions. I'm just wondering if I should be very worried?