Speech and language delay OSCE — assessment and counselling

Station objectives

1. Take a focused speech-language developmental history including red flags. ^[1]
2. Observe social communication briefly and avoid over-reassurance. ^[7]
3. Explain why hearing assessment is required. ^{[1] [2]}
4. Counsel concurrent SLP/early support without diagnosing from the doorway. ^{[1] [13]}
5. Use teach-back and a closed-loop follow-up plan. ^[13]