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What is the role of the Speech-Language Specialist in the education process?
What is the role of the Speech-Language Specialist in the education process?
- Speech-language specialists work with children, preschool through grade 12, to evaluate if their ability to communicate is typical, delayed, or disordered.
- Areas of communication include:
- Articulation/Phonology-producing sounds in syllables and saying words correctly
- Language -can be either receptive or expressive. Receptive language refers to understanding or processing language. Expressive language refers to putting words together, vocabulary, and the ability to use language in a socially appropriate way
- Fluency- the flow of speech
- Resonance/Voice- pitch, volume, or quality of voice
- Speech-language specialists are specially trained professionals who have earned a master's or doctoral degree and have a state license and/or Department of Education Certificate. They may also have the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Speech-language specialists are responsible for meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of their duties and follow the New Jersey Administrative Code to determine if there is a communication deficit and if this deficit has an impact on the education of the students.
- When a communication disorder exists, speech-language specialists will develop and implement a plan of intervention based upon the individual child’s needs that is supported by evidenced-based practice.
- Speech-language specialists collaborate with teachers to ensure generalization of skills from speech-language therapy to the classroom.
- Speech-language goals are most successful when there is carryover at home. The links provided under "Resources" contain articles and activities which target specific topics in speech-language development. These links and information sites will be useful in providing you with a better understanding of your child's program and ideas for carryover at home.
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