What are the roles and responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) in schools?
- Prevention of communication disorders
- Identification of communication disorders
- Assessment and evaluation of communication disorders
- Development and implementation of Individual Educational Programs
- Documentation of progress
- Integration of students' communication goals with academic and social goals
- Collaboration with teachers, parents, and community resources
- District-wide screenings
What kinds of disorders does a SLP work with in schools?
- Language
- Speech or sound production (articulation)
- Fluency / Stuttering
- Voice
- Autism / Social Communication
Which students work with a SLP in the schools?
We work with students with the following disabilities:
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Hearing Impairment
- Cleft Palate
- Autism/Aspergers
- Cerebral Palsy
- others
How does the SLP work with children?
- Individually and in small groups
- In the speech room or the classroom
- Monitoring
- Collaborating and teaching with the classroom and special education teacher
- Field trips into the community
How can I get Speech-Language services for my child?
There is a specific process for referral, identification, evaluation, and provision of services. The first step would be to do one of the following:
- Talk with your child’s teacher
- Talk with the Speech-Language Pathologist at your child’s school (refer to "Contact Us" page)
- Talk with the Program Support Speech-Language Pathologists (Susan Kiehn or Katie VanAsten) at Pupil Services, 662-7882.