Speech and Language Support

The Speech and Language Support Program provides specially designed instruction to students when a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, language impairment, or voice impairment is present and adversely affects the students educational performance.

Service Delivery

Service delivery options include direct, individual or small group therapy, as well as therapy within the classroom or on a consultative basis. Remediation may be provided in the form of a home practice program, classroom instruction, or small group instruction.

Supports

The Speech and Language Pathologists provide information to school-based teams and families about relevant communication issues, monitor assistive communication devices, and train staff to implement the devices in general education classrooms. The Speech and Language staff assesses students' needs in the area of assistive technology. Recommendations may include low or high technology strategies and materials and/or communication devices. The SLPs also partner with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit when further assistive technology is needed.

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