When everyone knows something is wrong, but no one can explain it.
BEYOND THE TESTING ROOM
The evaluation should explain the student—not just describe the scores.
Strong performance during structured testing does not always predict access in the classroom, at home, with peers, or during transitions. BASG considers when communication becomes easier, when it becomes less available, what increases the load, and which supports lead to more sustainable participation. The goal is an explanation families and professionals can use.
WHEN THE DAILY PICTURE DOES NOT MATCH THE SCORES
Your child may appear capable and still be working far harder than anyone realizes.
Some students perform well in structured settings but struggle to retrieve language, organize their thoughts, interpret ambiguity, participate socially, or advocate for what they need when demands increase. BASG evaluates the difference between what a student can demonstrate under ideal conditions and what remains accessible in everyday life.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Specialized experience for more nuanced profiles
What makes this evaluation different
What this evaluation helps explain.
Why test scores don't always explain everyday communication
Why communication changes across settings
Why structured testing doesn't always provide the full explanation
How the findings guide next steps
A STRONG FIT FOR BASG
Consider a comprehensive evaluation when the existing explanation is incomplete.
How it works
A focused process from unanswered questions to practical next steps.
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Begin with what remains unclear
Jamie reviews your concerns, relevant history, previous findings, and the questions the evaluation needs to answer.
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Evaluate the full communication picture
Every evaluation is thoughtfully designed around your child’s unique profile and integrates standardized measures with observation, interviews, language analysis, and real-world communication.
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See how the pieces fit together
Findings are synthesized into a report that explains how the different parts of your child’s profile interact and why communication may change across settings or demands.
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Practical recommendations
Recommendations clarify what to prioritize, which supports may help, and when additional collaboration or evaluation may be appropriate.
SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Specialized evaluation, wherever you are in California.
BASG provides comprehensive communication evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults throughout California. Evaluations are conducted virtually, allowing families to access specialized assessment without the added demands of travel. Participating from home can also reduce unnecessary pressure and provide a more representative view of how communication functions in everyday life.
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Tell BASG what previous evaluations have explained—and what still does not make sense.
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