Speech-Language Pathologists

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of communication challenges in the areas of speech, language, voice and fluency.

How does a family access Speech-Language Therapy through the school system?

In both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten screens are performed to provide early intervention and referrals.

Referrals are directed from your child's school. Please connect with your child's classroom teacher and/or the Student Support Services Teacher (SSST) at your child's school. They will help determine if intervention is required and complete the referral for services.

Assessment:
An SLP will meet individually with a student to complete a variety of speech and language tests, depending on the nature and intensity of need. Additional information may be requested from classroom teachers and parents, or obtained through direct information or observations.

Intervention:

• Based on assessment results the SLP will make treatment recommendations regarding speech, language, voice and fluency that will help students to:
• • Learn to say speech sounds correctly;
  • Understand what they hear, see and read;
  • Express themselves in whatever way they are able (spoken or written word, sign language, symbol systems; technical aids);
  • Improve grammar, vocabulary, conversation, story-telling and social skills;
  • Use appropriate pitch, volume and vocal quality;
  • Develop more fluent speech.
• The SLP will provide support and training for in-school staff to facilitate many of the treatment recommendations.

Consultation:
Recommendations may include that the student work individually, in a small group, or the SLP may provide a whole class lesson. Suggestions may be provided to teachers and parents to help the student as he/she learns new skills.

Speech-Language Pathology Team