parents' questions
What people usually ask before the first meeting
The child is three and barely speaks. Maybe they'll still "start talking"?
Sometimes children really do start talking on their own. But checking this costs one meeting, while waiting "until four, we'll see" costs a year you can't get back. If everything's fine, I'll tell you so, and you'll leave without booking sessions.
Do I need to be present at the session?
At the diagnostic session — yes, always. After that, whatever suits the child: toddlers often work calmer with mom nearby, older kids — without her. The last five minutes of the session are always yours.
The child is shy around strangers. What should we do?
Nothing special. The first meeting is meant for the child to simply settle in first: we play, I don't ask them to "show" anything. If the child doesn't speak today — that's information too, not a failure.
How many sessions per week are needed?
Usually two. One a week works when everything is done consistently at home; three makes sense at the stage of launching speech. We agree on the exact frequency after the diagnostic, not beforehand.
Will there be a written report?
Yes, after the assessment you receive a written report with what was found and a plan of work. You can show it to another specialist or take it to preschool or school.
What if after the diagnostic we decide not to continue?
That is a normal decision, and it commits you to nothing. The report and recommendations stay with you either way — you can come back later or go to another specialist.