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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Speech Services small medium large The ability to communicate through speech and language is a uniquely human phenomenon. It is essential to academic achievement. Children with communication disorders can experience difficulty with learning and social and emotional growth. Children are eligible for speech-language services when their speech or language behavior is noticeably different from that of children of their age or grade level as determined through standardized testing and professional judgement. Speech-language pathologists are specialists in evaluating and treating communication disorders. Wappingers Central School District offers Non-Mandated speech services for children in grades kindergarten through second grade and Mandated speech services for children who are classified under special education in any grade. Speech-language Pathologists of the Wappingers Central School District: Identify children with communication problems through referrals, screenings, and evaluations. Assess communication ability and diagnose speech-language disorders. Provide direct intervention services to children in small groups or on an individual basis, depending on need. Consult with parents and teachers in developing appropriate activities and techniques to improve their child's oral communication skills. Counsel family members and other professionals about the nature of the communication disorder and how they can facilitate speech and language development. Reassess student progress periodically. Make recommendations for educational programs. Make referrals for other services (special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.) Work with administrators to review the needs of the speech-language program, assist in planning, and provide in-service education to other professionals. Work cooperatively with other professionals such as teachers, learning consultants, nurses, physicians, audiologists, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans. *** If you have concerns about your child's speech and/or language development contact your school's speech-language pathologist. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

Speech and Language Therapy with Mrs. Byrne

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