A Speech/Language Pathologist, or and SLP, is a certified professional specifically trained to identify and remediate speech, language, and hearing disorders. SLP's work in schools, hospitals, rehab. facilities, nursing homes, private practice, Birth to Three programs, universities, and research facilities.
What is a speech or language impairment?
An impairment of speech or sound production, voice, fluency, or language that significantly affects educational, social, emotional, or vocational development.
What are the duties of a school-based SLP?
SLP's in the WCSD are responsible for the following duties:
Pre-school and School-age screening
Early Learner Screener
Evaluations to determine the need for therapy
Individualized Education Program (IEP) process
Speech/language intervention
If you have any questions or concerns about your middle school-aged son or daughter's speech and/or language development, please feel free to call Mrs.DiAngelis at the Middle Township Middle School.
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