Making the first move to schedule a speech-language evaluation is always a hurdle.  However, scheduling an evaluation will answer many of your concerns about your child’s communication development.  It will also allow you and the clinician to determine if there is a speech, language, or communication concern and, if needed, it will help you and the clinician develop a treatment plan.  Whether you have or have not yet scheduled an evaluation it is important to understand what will happen so you can feel ready and more comfortable.