This page will answer questions commonly asked by parents.

1. How do I make a referral for a speech evaluation for my preschool-age child?
2. Where can I have my child's hearing tested.
3. What can I do to improve my child's speech and language?

How do I make a referral for a speech evaluation for my preschool-age child?

Preschool speech services are provided for students ages 3-5 who 
meet eligibility criteria for a speech/language impairment. 
Eligibility is determined following a speech and language 
evaluation by a speech-language pathologist in the Cobb County 
School District. To make a referral, you must call the Cobb 
County School District 
Central Office at (770) 426-3331. They will mail you a packet 
that you must complete and return before an evaluation is 
scheduled. Before your child is evaluated, he/she must have a 
vision and hearing screening. 

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Where can I have my child's hearing tested.

You can call Cobb County's Audiology Department at (678) 581-7400 
to schedule a hearing test. This service is free of charge for 
children residing within the Cobb County School District. The 
health department or your child's pediatrician may also provide 
this service.

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What can I do to improve my child's speech and language?

1. Sit on the floor or get out and play with your child. 
Exploration and interaction through play is the way small 
children learn. 
2. Reading with your child is critical to enhancing speech and 
language, and encouraging print awareness. Reading is the best 
way to improve your child's vocabulary. 
3. Involve your child in daily routines- cooking, cleaning, 
shopping, etc. Seemingly mundane activities can help your child 
learn valuable sequencing, categorization, and even early math 
skills. A trip to the grocery store or farmers' market can be as
enriching for a child as a day at the museum!

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