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
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?
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.