Speech/Language Testing
Concerned about your child's speech clarity, how well they express themselves, or their ability to connect with others through language? A speech and language evaluation identifies specific communication patterns and provides a roadmap for targeted support and intervention to help them reach their full potential.
Understand your child’s communication development
As parents and caregivers, you are the keenest observers of your child's development. Sometimes, you might notice subtle differences or have questions about how your child communicates. A comprehensive speech and language evaluation can provide valuable insights and guidance if you observe any of the following:
Delayed Speech Development: Your child may be using fewer words than expected for their age or not putting words together in meaningful phrases.
Articulation Difficulties: Their speech may be hard to understand due to unclear pronunciation of sounds.
Challenges with Understanding: They may struggle to follow directions, answer questions, or understand conversations.
Difficulties Expressing Themselves: Your child might have trouble finding the right words, organizing their thoughts, or expressing their needs and ideas effectively.
Social Communication Differences: They may have challenges understanding and using language in social situations, interpreting nonverbal cues, or engaging in reciprocal conversations.
Fluency Concerns (Stuttering): You might notice hesitations, repetitions, or prolongations in their speech.
Voice Issues: Their voice may sound hoarse, breathy, or have an unusual quality.
Feeding or Swallowing Difficulties: While often addressed by specialists, speech-language pathologists can also assess oral motor skills related to feeding.
Concerns Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD: Communication differences are often a part of the presentation of neurodevelopmental conditions, and a speech and language evaluation can provide a clearer understanding of these specific challenges and strengths.
It's important to remember that every child develops at their own pace. However, if you have any concerns, early identification and support can make a significant difference in your child's communication journey.
Making sense of the results
Following the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive written report detailing the findings. This report will include:
Summary of Performance: A clear overview of your child's strengths and areas where they may be experiencing challenges in their speech and language development.
Standardized Test Scores: We will provide and explain any scores obtained from standardized assessments, interpreting them in a meaningful way for your understanding.
Clinical Observations: We will share our observations from the evaluation sessions, providing context and examples of your child's communication patterns.
Diagnostic Impressions: Based on all the information gathered, we will provide a clear diagnostic impression, if appropriate.
Recommendations: We will offer specific and individualized recommendations, which may include:
Therapy Goals: Outlining potential targets for speech and language therapy.
Strategies for Home: Providing practical tips and activities you can use to support your child's communication development in everyday routines.
Referrals to Other Professionals: If necessary, we may recommend consultations with other specialists.
We believe in a collaborative approach and will take the time to thoroughly discuss the results with you, answer your questions, and work together to develop a plan that best supports your child's communication growth.
What’s included:
Our comprehensive speech and language evaluations are tailored to your child's age and specific needs. They typically involve a combination of the following:
Parent/Caregiver Interview: We'll start by gathering detailed information about your child's developmental history, communication milestones, and your specific concerns. Your insights are invaluable to this process.
Observation: We will observe your child interactions, which may include play-based activities.
Standardized Assessments: We utilize a variety of age-appropriate, evidence-based tests to assess different aspects of communication, including:
Receptive Language: Understanding spoken language.
Expressive Language: Using words and sentences to communicate.
Additional assessments may be used if there are concerns in the following areas of communication:
Articulation/Phonology: Producing speech sounds clearly.
Fluency: The flow and rhythm of speech.
Voice: The quality of the voice.
Pragmatics (Social Communication): Understanding and using language in social contexts.
Oral Motor Skills: Examining the strength and coordination of the muscles used for speech and feeding.
Informal Assessment: This may involve play-based interactions, storytelling, and conversation to gain a deeper understanding of your child's communication style.
Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where your child can feel at ease while we gather the necessary information.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
We believe in making the evaluation process as stress-free as possible, and that starts with transparent pricing. All of our services are clearly listed with flat rates based on Tiers—so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
No phone tag.
No drawn-out consultations just to get a quote.
We take the guesswork out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most: getting the answers and support you need.
Speech/Language Evaluations are a TIER ONE service. As such, the flat rate is:
$800
Frequently Asked Questions
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At RootEd Psychology, we use a tiered pricing model with flat rates for each type of evaluation. This means you’ll know the full cost upfront—no hidden fees or surprise bills.
Our pricing is based on the time and materials involved, including:
Clinical intake and background review
Direct one-on-one testing with a licensed clinician
Scoring and interpretation of standardized assessments
A comprehensive written report with clear, actionable recommendations
A feedback session to review results and next steps
Speech/Language evaluations are a Tier One assessment and cost $800.
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Scheduling an evaluation with RootEd Psychology is simple and stress-free. You can:
Submit a contact form through our website
Email us directly at admin@rootedpsychology.net
Call our office at 303-219-0677
We’ll reach out promptly to gather a bit of background, confirm the best assessment tier for your needs, and offer available testing dates. After scheduling, we’ll send over digital intake forms and any documentation we’ll need prior to your child’s session.
There’s no consultation required just to get pricing or information—we keep it clear, upfront, and easy from the start.
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We design our evaluations to be comfortable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Most children actually enjoy the one-on-one attention and the variety of puzzles, questions, and activities.
Here’s what to expect:
Your child will meet with a licensed psychologist in a calm, welcoming setting.
Testing is broken into short, manageable tasks with plenty of breaks.
For younger children, sessions are kept shorter and playful.
Older children and teens are encouraged to work at their own pace in a low-pressure environment.
We never rush. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks and learns, not just collect scores. Parents are welcome to wait nearby or return when testing is complete, depending on the child’s age and comfort level.
After testing, we’ll schedule a feedback session to walk you through the results, answer your questions, and help you feel confident in the next steps.
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No referral is needed. You can schedule an evaluation at RootEd Psychology directly—no pediatrician, school, or insurance referral required.
Many families come to us with questions or concerns about their child’s learning, attention, or development, and we’re here to help guide that process. Whether you're seeking insight, documentation for school, or eligibility for accommodations, you can reach out to us anytime.
That said, if your doctor, therapist, or school has recommended testing, we’re happy to coordinate with them (with your consent) to make sure we’re addressing the right questions.
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From start to finish, most evaluations take 2–4 weeks, depending on the tier of assessment and scheduling availability.
Here’s a general timeline:
Week 1 – Intake forms + scheduling
Week 2 – In-person testing (1–2 sessions, depending on age and tier)
Week 3–4 – Scoring, interpretation, and report writing
Week 4 – Feedback session and final report delivery
We know families are often working with school timelines or application deadlines, so let us know if you're on a time crunch—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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The best preparation is helping your child feel calm, rested, and comfortable. There’s no need to study or practice in advance—the tests are designed to measure how your child naturally thinks, learns, and solves problems.
Here are a few tips:
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy meal before testing.
Explain the day in simple, positive terms (e.g., “You’ll be doing puzzles, answering questions, and working one-on-one with a nice adult to learn how your brain works!”).
Avoid calling it a “test” if your child finds that stressful—“activities” or “challenges” often feel more fun and approachable.
Bring a favorite snack and water bottle, especially for younger kids.
Let them know it’s okay to take breaks or ask questions—we want them to feel confident and at ease.
We’ll take care of the rest! The environment is warm and child-friendly, and we adjust the pace based on your child’s needs and comfort.
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We ask that parents wait outside the testing room during the evaluation.
This helps your child:
Feel more independent and confident
Stay focused without the pressure of being observed
Build direct rapport with the psychologist
You’re always welcome to wait nearby, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the session. Our goal is to make the experience smooth, supportive, and stress-free for everyone involved.