Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech is the verbal means of communicating. Speech therapy works on:
- Articulation: How speech sounds are made (e.g. say "rabbit” instead of "wabbit")
- Fluency: The rhythm of speech (e.g., decrease hesitations and stuttering)
- Voice: Using the vocal folds and breathing to produce speech sounds (e.g., stop excessive yelling on the playground)
Language is socially shared rules that include the following:
- What a word means
- How to make words
- How to put words together
- What word combinations are best in which situation
Receptive language is how well a person understands what other say to them, such as directions, ideas and thoughts. Expressive language is how well a student tells/explains to others their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
If you are concerned about your child's speech development:
- School Age: Please contact the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) below
- Ages 3-5: Please schedule an appointment for preschool screening
- Ages <3: Please contact Child & Family Connections
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