Why Assessments and Early Identification are Important

Fact: 10-30% of children between the ages of 2 and 5 years do not develop speech and language skills as expected. Left unaddressed, the disparity between their development of speech and language and that of their age will become increasingly evident. Difficulties in this area are found to have significant, negative consequences (Touch Magazine, 2004) on a child's social, emotional, behavioural and academic development.

Fact: Early intervention may prevent or decrease the severity of language delays in preschoolers, enhance school readiness, and increase later academic success in school. (First Words Project, 1999)

Speech and Language Assessments are available.