Lee, B Speech & Language Services in Schools
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Speech and
Language Development
Information and Guidelines onWhen to Refer Students for
Services
Bonnie Lee, Speech and Language Specialist
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Language Includes Form-structure of language
Content-meaning of language Function-social use of language
Inherent language knowledge-
awareness of sounds, words, grammar and social
use
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The Form of Language-a Structure That Works Together
Phonology-rules forcombining sounds
Morphology- wordsand parts of wordsthat carry meaning
Syntax-rules
governing the orderand combination ofwords to expressideas
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Content of Message: Semantics
Meanings ofwords andsentences
Intent of the
message suchas request,demand,
inform
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Use of Language
Social Language or Pragmatics
Skills needed to carry
on a conversation Knowing how to
initiate, maintain and
end a conversation
Taking the perspectiveof the listener
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Use of Language To Talk About LanguageCritical for Learning to Read and Write
Phonemic awareness
Segment words into soundsand syllables
Word awarenessSegment sentences into words
Grammatic awareness
Judge correctness
Pragmatic awareness-Judge social appropriatenessof communication
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What Should You Say To Your
Teacher?
Ooh! Dont
put that scary
spider in my
hand!
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Speech Includes:
Articulation-the motor act of saying the
speech sounds
Voice- pitch, loudness, and quality
Fluency-rate and rhythm of speech-
Some amount of dysfluency is normal- Listen to
your peers!
Bursts of dysfluency may occur when speech
and language skills are challenged.
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Speech Sound Acquisition
The age at which 90 % of
children can say a given sound.See Handout for Specific Ages When Sound Are
Acquired.
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Eligibility CriteriaArticulation Problems
Unrelated to dialect, cultural differences
Unrelated to influence of a foreign language
Adversely affect educational performance
Listening and Speaking - part of the Language Literacy ArtsCore Curriculum
May affect oral reading, math, social studies, etc.
Student exhibits one or more sound production patternproblems (beyond mastery age by 90% of population)
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Eligibility Criteria: Language
Problems
CST decision
Language problem must be:
Demonstrated on functional assessment OR
On at least 2 standardized language tests, falls ator below:
10th percentile or
1.5 standard deviations (Mean standard score =10)
One standard deviation is +/-3
7 to 13 is within one standard deviation)
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Eligibility Criteria: Voice or
Fluency Problems
Both must be unrelated to dialect, culturaldifferences or the influence of foreign language
At least mild severity rating
Voice problem: must be present on two occasions
at least 3-4 weeks apart. We suggest they ask fortheir pediatricians opinion.
Fluency: dysfluency on 5% or more of wordsspoken on formal testing and in speech sample
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Educational Relevance of The
Communication Disorder
Academic impact
academicsubjects affected
Social impact-
social areas affected
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Signs and Effects of
Communication Disorders Types of
Communication
Disorder Signs
Effects
Social
Academic
See Handout
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Your Role In Identifying
Speech Problems
Help identify children whose speech,
language, voice and fluency problems havean educational impact
After written referral, complete a checklist
to help further define the problem
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How to Make A Referral Written request for an initial evaluation
Referral can be initiated by parent, teacher,
other school personnel or agency
concerned with the child
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When to Refer Review the speech cheat sheet for
information
If you are still not sure, contact me and we candiscuss the student.
If you are sure theres a problem, please
contact the childs parents. Then submit referral in writing.
(See Initial Referral Form/Teacher Checklist)
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Role of Speech and Language
Specialist Direct service provider-
providing services to students
Evaluator-identify speech andlanguage problems, developremediation strategies
Consultant-work withteachers, CST members, otherschool personnel
Child study team member
Case manager-for studentswho are Eligible for Speech andLanguage Services only
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Collaboration is important as we work
together to help students extend their
newly-learned skills into the classroom!