Latrobe Elementary School Open House September 4, 2013 Welcome to Speech Language Support

Meet Miss King Graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2007 Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2009 Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders Certified to teach Speech and Language Impaired K-12 This is my 5th year at LES. I work with students in grades K-6.

About Speech and Language LANGUAGE is different from SPEECH! Language is a system of symbols (words, visual images, gestures) which convey communicative meaning. When a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely (expressive language), then he or she has a language disorder. Language also includes "pragmatic language" or social skills. Speech is the verbal means of communicating. Speech consists of the following: Articulation: How speech sounds are made  Children must learn how to produce the “c” sound in order to say “cat” instead of “tat.” Fluency: The rhythm of speech  Hesitations or stuttering can affect fluency Information provided by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Click here for more information on typical speech and language development:

What is Speech-Language Support? Students with deficits in speech-language skills that impact their academic performance may be eligible for speech-language support. After an evaluation is completed and a student starts in speech, a speech IEP meeting occurs yearly until a student meets all targeted goals. Progress is reported with each report card

Letter Soup ER- Evaluation Report: A document completed in order to determine a student’s strengths and needs in the area of speech-language skills. RR- Re-evaluation Report: A document completed every 3 years in order to determine continued eligibility for services. IEP- Individualized Education Program: A document that outlines goals for the coming year. SLP- Speech Language Pathologist. That’s me.

Speech Language Resources Websites for Home Practice Speaking of Speech Caroline Bowen Let’s Grow Speech Visuals for Articulation Practice

Home-School Connection Thank you for interest in our speech and language program! For more information, please contact me: Stephanie King, M.S. CCC-SLP

Thank You For Attending!