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whose reliability has been established by obtaining an average score of a significantly large number of individuals for use as a standard of comparison

Non-standardised assessments can measure a child’s skills or progress, but they do not compare them to a group of age peers. Although non-standardised, these assessments can still be structured and provide specific information about your child’s abilities. The therapist will often complete specific tasks with the child; however, these tasks can be modified according to the child’s level of skill, comprehension and confidence. This flexibility allows the therapist to gather information that may be missed in a standardized assessment as the child is more likely to be able to participate in all activities.

ndardized/Non-Standardized Evaluations will include the following:

• Detailed review of client’s case history, covering medical, educational, social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. This will also include input from other relevant service providers as warranted and available.

• Conduct interviews with the client and their family.

• Review auditory, visual, motor, and cognitive status.

• Use standardized or non-standardized measures to assess specific aspects of speech, both spoken and non-spoken language, cognitive communication, and swallowing function.

• Identify potential intervention strategies and compensations for each family. Provide a comprehensive written report of findings, individualized goal targets, and a care plan including goals, frequency, and duration.