How do developmental speech and language delays impact my childs education and academic performance?
The NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, article 3.3, states the following with regards to speaking: All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. Communication skills are the foundation of the educational experience. Articulation delays or disorders directly affect a student’s ability to speak in a clear concise manner. If a child has difficulty with articulation skills, it may affect the ability to spell, discriminate sounds, and decode words and ultimately to read. Articulation difficulties may interfere with a student’s ability to convey his message effectively and clearly. Language skills are necessary for effective communication and are needed in all academic areas, as well as social development. Vocabulary and concept growth continues during the years children are in school. Reading and writing are taught and as students get older the understanding and use of language become more complex. A st
