SPEECH-LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology services enhance oral language, literacy, and functional communication learning in students with a diverse range of abilities.
The role of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to problem-solve in a collaborative relationship with educators and caregivers to develop programming ideas and suggestions to enhance the language and literacy opportunities within a culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy.
Services focus on younger students in the kindergarten and primary grades with a commitment to early intervention, prevention, and innovative programs while honouring the lived experience and identities of students and their families.
Speech-Language Pathologists provide:
Assessment,
Collaborative consultation,
Programming,
Intervention
Professional learning and in-services for teachers
Resources and support for caregivers
Speech-Language pathologists support students in the following areas:
Speech (articulation, stuttering and voice)
Oral language (comprehension and expression),
Early literacy,
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and/or
Social communication needs.
Speech-Language Pathologists are graduates of accredited University programs with Master’s Degrees, and are regulated by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
Speech-Language Pathologists can also choose to be members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)
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