Speech & Language Therapy

Welcome to the Minersville Area School District's Speech and Language page!

About Us

• Minersville Area School District has two speech language pathologists: Johnna Cappel and Sarah Quinn.

• Our contact information is as follows:

What do speech and language therapist do?

• We work on a variety of speech and language skills including:

  • • Articulation (speech sounds) - a child may have trouble saying sounds. He/She may not speak clearly and be hard to understand.

    • Language Skills - a child may have difficulty understanding information (receptive language) or using words/sentences effectively (expressive language).

    • Semantic Skills (vocabulary) - a child may have difficulty labeling, describing or understanding words or pictures.

    • Pragmatic Skills (social communication) - a child may have trouble talking with other children. He may not understand what others think or how they feel.

    • Fluency (stuttering) - a child may have trouble speaking smoothly. She may repeat sounds or words or have long pauses.

    • AAC (Assistive Technology / Augmentative and Alternative Communication) - children who have difficulty speaking or using verbal communication.

How can I use this website?

• Below you will find resources to aid in helping your child with communication skills at home. The resources have been placed in categories to target specific skills. If you are unsure of the skills your child works on, please feel free to contact us. Their speech and language goals are also included in the IEP.

• Check back weekly for more activities and practice!

Resources

• Articulation

• Language

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

• Fluency

• AAC

• Games to practice speech and language skills

• Online Resources

• Apps for Speech Therapy

• Check out Miss Cappel's school website: https://www.battlinminers.com/Domain/1150