What is school-based Speech/Language Therapy?
Speech-Language therapy addresses the communication skills necessary for a student to successfully participate in classroom instruction and interact with teachers and other students. Speech-language services may be offered in a variety of ways depending on the student’s needs. What type of disorders are addressed by a school-based Speech/Language Therapist? Ø Articulation/Phonology •· Saying one sound for another- “wabbit” for “rabbit” •· Omitting a sound- “han” for “hand” •· Distorting a sound- “ship” for “sip” •· Weakness in oral motor structures (tongue, lips, and jaw) Ø Auditory Processing- Limitations in the ability to attend to, organize, and interpret information that is heard. Ø Language- Delayed development of vocabulary, concepts, and/or grammar for oral or written expression. These skills are essential for behavioral, social, academic, and emotional development. Ø Fluency/Stuttering- Interruption in the flow or rhythm of speech, which can include hesitation, repetition, or p
