What is Speech Therapy and how will it help my child?
What is a Speech-language pathologist?
Speech pathologists must complete a four-year undergraduate degree then complete a master's degree in speech pathology. They must also be licensed by the state of Oklahoma and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association, which requires a 400 hour supervised clinical practicum, a 36 week full-time postgraduate clinical fellowship and a passing score on the Praxis series examination in speech-language pathology.Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help people develop their communication abilities as well as treat speech, language, and voice delays and disorders. Their services include prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Speech and Language
Language concerns may occur when a child has trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely. They may not have a good understanding of the meaning of words and how and when to use them. Because of this, they have trouble following directions and speaking in long sentences.
Speech concerns may occur when a person is unable to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently. In other words, they may say “tat” for “cat” or “wabbit” for “rabbit” or they might stutter.Language and speech disorders can exist together or by themselves. The problem can be mild or severe.
If parents are concerned about their child's speech and language development, an SLP can help. The speech-language pathologist can screen the child’s language, how they say their sounds and other communication skills. After they have some information, they can counsel parents on the next steps to take. The speech-language pathologist may give suggestions on stimulating language development, and ask that the parent and child return if parental concern continues. Or, the speech-language pathologist may want to schedule a more thorough evaluation right then. The evaluation can determine if the child should become involved in an early intervention program. The programs typically consist of demonstrating language stimulation techniques for home use, more frequent monitoring of the child's progress, or a more formal treatment program may be recommended.
When should parents be concerned?
The development of communication skills begins in infancy, before the emergence of the first word. Any speech or language problem is likely to have a significant effect on the child's social and academic skills and behavior.
The earlier a child's speech and language problems are identified and treated, the less likely it is that problems will persist or get worse.
Early speech and language intervention can help children be more successful with reading, writing, schoolwork, and interpersonal relationships.
Do speech-language disorders affect learning?
Speech and language skills are essential to academic success and learning. Language is the basis of communication. Reading, writing, gesturing, listening, and speaking are all forms of language. Learning takes place through the process of communication. The ability to communicate with peers and adults in the educational setting is essential for a student to succeed in school.
How may a speech-language delay or disorder affect school performance?
Children with communication disorders often do not perform at grade level. They may struggle with reading, have difficulty understanding and expressing language, misunderstand social cues, avoid attending school, show poor judgment, and have difficulty with tests.
Difficulty in learning to listen, speak, read, or write can result from problems in language development. Problems can occur in the production, comprehension, and awareness of language sounds, syllables, words, sentences, and conversation.
Individuals with reading and writing problems also may have trouble using language to communicate, think, and learn.
KASL Communication Can help!
Speech pathologists must complete a four-year undergraduate degree then complete a master's degree in speech pathology. They must also be licensed by the state of Oklahoma and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association, which requires a 400 hour supervised clinical practicum, a 36 week full-time postgraduate clinical fellowship and a passing score on the Praxis series examination in speech-language pathology.Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help people develop their communication abilities as well as treat speech, language, and voice delays and disorders. Their services include prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Speech and Language
Language concerns may occur when a child has trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely. They may not have a good understanding of the meaning of words and how and when to use them. Because of this, they have trouble following directions and speaking in long sentences.
Speech concerns may occur when a person is unable to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently. In other words, they may say “tat” for “cat” or “wabbit” for “rabbit” or they might stutter.Language and speech disorders can exist together or by themselves. The problem can be mild or severe.
If parents are concerned about their child's speech and language development, an SLP can help. The speech-language pathologist can screen the child’s language, how they say their sounds and other communication skills. After they have some information, they can counsel parents on the next steps to take. The speech-language pathologist may give suggestions on stimulating language development, and ask that the parent and child return if parental concern continues. Or, the speech-language pathologist may want to schedule a more thorough evaluation right then. The evaluation can determine if the child should become involved in an early intervention program. The programs typically consist of demonstrating language stimulation techniques for home use, more frequent monitoring of the child's progress, or a more formal treatment program may be recommended.
When should parents be concerned?
The development of communication skills begins in infancy, before the emergence of the first word. Any speech or language problem is likely to have a significant effect on the child's social and academic skills and behavior.
The earlier a child's speech and language problems are identified and treated, the less likely it is that problems will persist or get worse.
Early speech and language intervention can help children be more successful with reading, writing, schoolwork, and interpersonal relationships.
Do speech-language disorders affect learning?
Speech and language skills are essential to academic success and learning. Language is the basis of communication. Reading, writing, gesturing, listening, and speaking are all forms of language. Learning takes place through the process of communication. The ability to communicate with peers and adults in the educational setting is essential for a student to succeed in school.
How may a speech-language delay or disorder affect school performance?
Children with communication disorders often do not perform at grade level. They may struggle with reading, have difficulty understanding and expressing language, misunderstand social cues, avoid attending school, show poor judgment, and have difficulty with tests.
Difficulty in learning to listen, speak, read, or write can result from problems in language development. Problems can occur in the production, comprehension, and awareness of language sounds, syllables, words, sentences, and conversation.
Individuals with reading and writing problems also may have trouble using language to communicate, think, and learn.
KASL Communication Can help!