1. Hassan Elementary School

2. PURPOSES 1. What are the most common Speech Disorders in students? 1. How are students identified? 1. What kinds of help may be provided? *10 minutes, questions at end, speech/language difference

3. Three Most Common Speech Disorders VoiceFluency Articulation *Speech = sounds used to form words/Language = words used to form sentences and thoughts.

4. Students with speech problems may be difficult to understand in the classroom. The most severe students also may sometimes struggle with spelling and the ability to read accurately and fluently. 2 nd Grade Student at Hassan

5. Identification* Developmental Errors Duel Language Learner* Monitor/Practice A student has a sound error just outside developmental limits, e.g. the 's/z' sound for a 1st grade student These errors may correct on their own given periodic reminders and practice

6. Special Education for a Speech Disorder  Basic Sound Errors, e.g./l, r, s/  Students may receive:  Training for placement  Drill practice several times per week depending on the severity of the problem  Home practice packets  Students are gone from general education classes for much shorter time!  Grade levels are scheduled for blocks of time (vs. by individual student) to reduce run-around time e.g. most 4 th graders are seen between 10:20-11:00 am 5-Minute Therapy Intensive Therapy  Students who have more severe problems with speech intelligibility e.g. dysarthria, cleft palate, apraxia or phonological disorder  Gone from class for longer time, e.g. 25- minute session a few times per week  Students may receive: * Training for placement * Drill practice * Home practice packets * Therapy activities that also may support spelling and reading skills

7. What does Intensive Speech Support Include?

9. PURPOSES 1. What are the most common Speech Disorders in students? 1. How are students identified? 1. What kinds of help may be provided?