In-person service in Bahrain
Speech and language assessment for children
A direct assessment helps build a clearer picture of your child’s strengths and needs. The findings are discussed with your family to explain the professional recommendation and the next step.
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Fee
- BHD 50
- Appointments
- Saturdays, subject to availability
HiCare Medical Centre, Busaiteen, Bahrain. Payment is at the centre. Written reports are currently unavailable.
Sending a request does not confirm an appointment, acceptance or current availability.
What should be clear after the discussion?
The strengths and needs identified, the limits of the findings and the recommended next step with its rationale. Findings are discussed with your family; written reports are currently unavailable.
What the assessment includes
Understanding the need before making a recommendation
Relevant background
Discuss your family’s observation, the everyday context and the relevant information you provide before and during the appointment.
Direct observation
Observe aspects of speech, language and communication in relation to the reason for referral and your child’s age.
Strengths and needs
Bring the information together to explain the priorities and possible next steps.
A discussion with your family
Discuss the professional recommendation, including sessions, follow-up or another referral when appropriate.
Before the appointment
Bring the observation into focus
Think about what you would like to discuss and the situations in which you notice it. Relevant information from your family can be discussed during the appointment.
The general family contact form does not need your child’s name, a file or a report. Start with the general observation and short contact details.
After the assessment
Discuss the findings and the next step
The discussion covers strengths, needs and the professional recommendation based on the assessment. A request does not automatically lead to therapy.
Written reports are currently unavailable. The centre explains attendance arrangements when confirming the appointment.
Choosing a starting point
You do not need to choose the assessment yourself
If you are unsure whether consultation or assessment is the suitable beginning, send a general family request. Abdulla reviews the starting point before the centre arranges an available appointment.
Location and arrangements
In person in Busaiteen
Assessment is provided at HiCare Medical Centre in Busaiteen, Bahrain, on Saturdays subject to availability. The appointment is about 60 minutes and the fee is BHD 50, paid at the centre.
Common questions
What families ask
What is the difference between consultation and assessment?
Consultation is a discussion of the family’s observation to help identify the next step. Assessment includes direct observation of your child to understand strengths and needs.
How long is the assessment and what does it cost?
The assessment is about 60 minutes and the fee is BHD 50. Payment is at the centre.
Will I receive a written report?
Written reports are currently unavailable. The findings and professional recommendation are discussed with your family.
Does sending a request confirm the appointment?
No. Abdulla reviews the request, and HiCare Medical Centre then arranges an available appointment.
Start with a general observation
Send short contact details and what you have noticed. The suitable starting point is reviewed before an appointment is arranged.
Sending a request does not confirm an appointment, acceptance or current availability.
The family request needs short contact details and a general observation. Do not include your child’s name, diagnosis, records, photos or videos.
Contact HiCare Medical Centre
The centre confirms appointments and attendance arrangements.