Depending on the age of the client and the reason for the visit, the initial visit may look different for each person.
Here is what to expect during a routine visit with a Speech Pathologist:
- You will discuss any problems you are experiencing with communication or speech and an overview of client’s medical history
- Go through a short hearing screening to be sure hearing is intact and not the reason for communication problems
- An oral mechanism exam
- Check out an example exam here: Beth’s Sample Oral Mech Exam
Visits usually last between 30 min to 1 hour and at the end of the appointment, future visits will be discussed.