This is the 17th year Sierra Therapy Group is offering a FREE screening to recognize National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (which is rebranded this year from Better Hearing & Speech Month). NSLHM is a national campaign prioritized by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (asha.org). We are excited that Silver State Hearing & Balance is joining us again this year to conduct the hearing screenings! During May, speech-language pathologists and audiologists share about our profession 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 (which is much more accessible and main stream following the pandemic).
Do you have concerns regarding your child’s speech/language development or hearing skills? Or, are you on a waitlist for an evaluation at a private practice or the WCSD ChildFind Program… This is your chance to ask questions and have certified 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 31st, 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