Mrs. Huff
Students who demonstrate a need for specific instruction in communication skills are identified through a process that begins with a referral for screening.  A referral may be made by a parent, teacher, or the Instructional Support Team.  The areas that are addressed are as follows:

 

 

Articulation
     Speech Sound development
    Intelligibility
Dysfluency
     Interruptions to the natural flow or rate of speech.
Voice Disorders
Differences in voice quality that are identified through medical diagnosis

Language
     Vocabulary development
     Understanding and expressing information
     Using the rules of our language system
     Concept development
     Listening skills
     Phonological awareness
     Written language

Communication Systems
Alternative methods to help nonverbal students communicate through alternative methods

 
An informal screening consists of observing and a talking to students in the classroom.  If further testing is warranted, a letter asking permission to do a formal speech/language evaluation is sent home.  Parents are invited to meet to discuss the results of the evaluation and to help plan any needed interventions.

 
Students receiving speech/language therapy, usually attend one thirty minute speech session per week.

 
Please call the school principal with any specific questions or concerns that you may have about your child's communication skills or the services provided through this program.