Some of the children we evaluate for speech and language deficits may also exhibit deficits in other areas of development (cognition, social-emotional skills, adaptive skills, motor skills). When we suspect that a child has deficits beyond just speech and language, we refer for a full develomental evaluation. This is important because identifying all areas of need is the only way to make sure a child is receiving all of the support and services they need. One of the most common indicators that a developmental evaluation is warranted is a significantly low receptive language score.