A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the public school setting is a highly-trained professional who evaluates and treats children and teenagers who have difficulty with speech or language.
Below is a list of common speech and language disorders with a brief explanation of each: Speech Disorders • Articulation - the way we say our speech sounds • Phonology - the speech patterns we use • Apraxia - difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to make speech sounds • Fluency - stuttering • Voice - problems with the way the voice sounds, such as hoarseness Language Disorders • Receptive Language - difficulty understanding language • Expressive Language - difficulty using language • Pragmatic Language - difficulty with social communication Other Disorders • Deafness/Hearing Loss - loss of hearing • Oral-Motor Disorders - weak tongue and/or lip muscles Adapted from Super Duper ® Publications • www.superduperinc.com |