Parent Information/Links
What is a Speech or Language disability?
A speech or language disability is a communication disorder, such as stuttering, articulation/phonological delay, language delay or voice impairment, that adversely affects a student's educational performance.
What is the first step if you think your child has a speech or language disability?
If you have concerns regarding your child's speech-language development, you can talk to his or her classroom teacher, principal, or school speech-language pathologist. Speech-language screenings, which serve as sorting tools to determine which children may require a "closer look," can be conducted with parental permission. However, if a full speech-language evaluation is deemed appropriate, no testing will occur until you have given written permission.
What do school-based Speech-Language Pathologists do?
School-based SLPs provide:
The links to the right are meant to help parents gain a better understanding of developmental norms and disabilities that can impact speech-language development.