Questions 1) What are the signs that my child may have a communication problems? 2) What does a Speech Language Pathologist do in your child's school? 3) How can poor communication skills affect my child? Answers
Q What are the signs that my child may have a communication problems? A Your child may have an underlying problem in communication if he or she:
- began talking later than expected
- is performing below expectations in the classroom
- is having difficulty learning to read
- cannot seem to express his/her thoughts and ideas
- has problems understanding others and following directions
- doesn't pick up on social cues
- has problems taking tests
Q What does a Speech Language Pathologist do in your child's school? A What are the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools?
Prevent communication disorders by sharing information with others on the importance of communication as the basis for reading and writing, classroom activities, and social development.
Identify, with the help of parents and school teams, students who may need communication assessments.
Assess students' communication skills. This may include interviewing parents and teachers, taking a history of communication development, relating language needs to classroom learning and social development, reviewing work samples, observing the student in class and at play, and giving speech and language assessments.
Evaluate, with parents and the school team, the results of a comprehensive assessment to determine if the findings qualify students for speech-language or other services.
Develop and Implement individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students who qualify for services under current federal and state regulations and local policies, in collaboration with parents and school teams.
Document outcomes for students with communication disorders.
Collaborate with teachers and other school staff in developing and providing intervention strategies that foster students' understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills that meet the demands of general school activities.
Advocate for effective teaching practices by serving on school or district committees that develop curriculum, design programs, and choose textbooks and materials.
Participate in Research Projects that shed new light on best practices for helping all children succeed in school.
Q How can poor communication skills affect my child?
A Poor communication skills can interfere with a student’s ability to understand and participate in classroom instruction and may impair their relationships with teachers and other children. Good communication is important for speaking, thinking, writing, reading and learning.
Q What are the signs that my child may have a communication problems? A Your child may have an underlying problem in communication if he or she:
- began talking later than expected
- is performing below expectations in the classroom
- is having difficulty learning to read
- cannot seem to express his/her thoughts and ideas
- has problems understanding others and following directions
- doesn't pick up on social cues
- has problems taking tests
Q What does a Speech Language Pathologist do in your child's school? A What are the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools?
Prevent communication disorders by sharing information with others on the importance of communication as the basis for reading and writing, classroom activities, and social development.
Identify, with the help of parents and school teams, students who may need communication assessments.
Assess students' communication skills. This may include interviewing parents and teachers, taking a history of communication development, relating language needs to classroom learning and social development, reviewing work samples, observing the student in class and at play, and giving speech and language assessments.
Evaluate, with parents and the school team, the results of a comprehensive assessment to determine if the findings qualify students for speech-language or other services.
Develop and Implement individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students who qualify for services under current federal and state regulations and local policies, in collaboration with parents and school teams.
Document outcomes for students with communication disorders.
Collaborate with teachers and other school staff in developing and providing intervention strategies that foster students' understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills that meet the demands of general school activities.
Advocate for effective teaching practices by serving on school or district committees that develop curriculum, design programs, and choose textbooks and materials.
Participate in Research Projects that shed new light on best practices for helping all children succeed in school.
Q How can poor communication skills affect my child?
A Poor communication skills can interfere with a student’s ability to understand and participate in classroom instruction and may impair their relationships with teachers and other children. Good communication is important for speaking, thinking, writing, reading and learning.
