An assessment by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) that measures how a child understands, uses, and processes language and speech sounds.

• Evaluates receptive language (understanding), expressive language (using words and sentences), articulation, voice, and fluency (stuttering).
• May also include pragmatic/social communication (how language is used in conversation).
• Results guide speech therapy goals or determine if communication challenges impact learning or social interaction.
• Common Tools: CELF-5 (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals), GFTA-3 (Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation), PLS-5 (Preschool Language Scale)