Welcome to Kindergarten

Latrobe Elementary SchoolOpen HouseSeptember 4, 2013Welcome to Speech Language Support

Meet Miss KingGraduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2007Bachelors Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Human Development and Family Studies.Graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2009Masters 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 LanguageLANGUAGE is different from SPEECH!

Languageisa 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), thenhe or shehasalanguagedisorder. Language also includes "pragmatic language" or social skills.Speechis the verbal means of communicating. Speech consists of the following:

Articulation:How speech sounds are madeChildren must learn how to produce the c sound in order to say cat instead of tat.

Fluency:The rhythm of speechHesitations or stuttering can affect fluency

Information provided by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)Click here for more information on typical speech and languagedevelopment:http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm

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 SoupER- Evaluation Report: A document completed in order to determine a students 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. Thats me.

Speech Language ResourcesWebsites for Home Practice

Speaking of Speech http://www.speakingofspeech.com/

Caroline Bowen http://speech-language-therapy.com/

Lets Grow Speech http://letsgrowspeech.com/

Visuals for Articulation Practicehttp://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/english/frameset.html

Home-School Connection

Thank you for interest in our speech and language program!

For more information, please contact me:Stephanie King, M.S. CCC-SLP724-539-9777stephanie.king@glsd.usThank You For Attending!