Speech Disorders In Schools

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A speech disorder is a disability in which the person has difficulty in sending, receiving, processing and/or comprehending verbal, non-verbal and/or graphic symbol systems. When a child is suffering from a speech disorder, his or her ability to function and succeed in the school setting may be impacted. As a result, speech disorders are of concern to educators, parents and more, especially when they reach the level of a disability, which is when they have a negative impact on the student's performance in school.
Speech and language differ, yet many people use these words interchangeably. Speech involves the sounds coming from a person's mouth, and any problem in this area can lead to frustration, as the person trying to communicate cannot …show more content…

Certain sounds may be difficult for the child to articulate, such as the r sound, or it may be they don't produce sounds correctly. Others find the issue is their voice has an unusual quality to it, such as in the pitch or loudness. Fluency issues come in many forms. The child may avoid, repeat or prolong certain sounds, syllables or words, or there may be inappropriate phonation, inhalation and/or exhalation patterns. Language disorders involve those in which the child has difficulty communicating with others, either in being unable to express information or understanding what is being shared with …show more content…

Physical strengthening exercises, audio/visual devices and aids and practice and drilling are a few of these techniques. In addition, some children benefit from the use of sign language.
Parents may opt to refer their child for these services and may do so by requesting a special education evaluation or asking for an appointment with a student study team. In addition, teachers and others within the school system may refer a child for an evaluation. This step is critical, as it may be the child has a hearing impairment that is leading to their problems with speech and language.
Language delays do not fall under the category of a language or speech impairment. Children with a language delay have the ability to communicate, yet do so at a slower rate than their peers. A speech-language pathologist may be needed to determine which is the case for a particular

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