When does your child need services?
Many parents and teachers question when to refer a child for speech-language services. Speech and language therapy is provided in the school setting as soon as a child turns 3 years old. If a child's speech and language skills fall below the age-appropriate range, therapy is recommended.
The purpose of speech-language therapy is to address the communication difficulties that a child my be exhibiting. Within the public school setting, this communication difficulty must be negatively impacting educational success within the academic areas for a child to be eligible for services.