Evaluations
You don’t have to wonder or worry alone. An evaluation can give you answers, direction and hope. Let’s discover together what’s going on and how we can help.
Our evaluations dig deep, using evidence-based tools and play to discover your child’s strengths and areas for growth. At Word Play, we don't just look at the score on a test, we evaluate your child's daily functioning of skills. We interview every parent to learn in depth information on your goals for your child. We won't only hand you a report, we will walk you through every finding, explain what it means in plain language, and outline a clear, step-by-step plan. You’ll leave the assessment not only with information, but with hope and direction to improve your child’s communication and motor skills.
If your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with goals or has been evaluated elsewhere within the last 6 months, we do not require a new evaluation.
Speech Evaluation
A comprehensive speech evaluation provides a detailed analysis of the sounds your child produces and their overall speech intelligibility (how much the listener can understand them). Speech evaluations are designed to identify your child’s unique strengths and challenges, typically lasting 30-60 minutes. Results, goals and recommendations for at home practice are detailed in a formal written report. Call 314-882-2035 or email ali@wordplayspeechtherapy.com to get started.
Language Evaluation
A comprehensive language evaluation assesses both your child’s receptive (understanding, following directions) and expressive language (vocabulary, sentence length, grammar, story telling) skills. Your child's strengths and challenges will be identified using both formal and informal measures. Language evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes. Results, goals and recommendations for at home practice are detailed in a formal written report. Call 314-882-2035 or email ali@wordplayspeechtherapy.com to get started.
Speech & Language Evaluation
A comprehensive speech and language evaluation assesses both speech sounds and language skills using formal and informal measures. Speech & language evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes. Results, goals and recommendations for at home practice are detailed in a formal written report. Call 314-882-2035 or email ali@wordplayspeechtherapy.com to get started.
Language & Literacy Evaluation
A comprehensive language and literacy evaluation assesses both receptive and expressive language skills, phonological and phonemic awareness, oral and written language skills, story retelling, writing, social skills and more. Word Play uses both formal and informal measures to assess language and literacy skills for ages 3-18 years old. These evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes. Results, goals and recommendations for at home practice are detailed in a formal written report. Call 314-882-2035 or email ali@wordplayspeechtherapy.com to get started.
Occupational Evaluation
Our occupational therapy evaluation helps identify your child’s strengths and areas for growth in fine motor skills, sensory processing, daily routines and self-care. You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-understand report with personalized recommendations and practical strategies to support your child’s development at home, school, and beyond. Call 314-882-2035 or email ali@wordplayspeechtherapy.com to get started.
Word Play Speech Therapy is a private-pay practice. We do not accept insurance or bill insurance companies directly. Payment is due at the time of service. Although we do not accept insurance, some families may be eligible for reimbursement through their insurance provider’s out-of-network benefits (via superbill). We encourage families to contact their insurance company directly to determine whether reimbursement is available and what documentation may be required.
For your convenience, payments are securely processed through Ivy Pay, a HIPAA-compliant payment platform that allows you to pay directly from your phone. We accept all major credit cards, including HSA and FSA cards.
Upon request, we can provide a superbill for families who wish to independently seek reimbursement. Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed, and families are responsible for the full cost of services regardless of their insurance coverage.
Looking for additional financial assistance? Visit our Alternative Funding Options page to explore resources that may help cover the cost of services.