Physicians
A physician
may be one of the first professionals alerted to a potential
communication problem in a child. A child with a communication
problem may be identified through routine office visits,
screenings and/or parent report. If a communication problem
is suspected, a referral should be made to a certified and
licensed speech-language pathologist for a speech and language
evaluation. A speech-language pathologist is the professional
that is qualified to assess and treat speech and language
disorders.
At Kids
Talk, we welcome referrals from physicians and encourage
a team-oriented approach to working with children and their
families. Doctors are kept up-to-date regarding their patients’
evaluation results, recommendations, and treatment progress.
General information is provided for physicians online to
make the referral process easier and less time-consuming.
Our clinicians are also always available to speak to physicians
directly to answer questions and provide additional information.
