Speech or Language Impairment 

 

means a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Listed below are related sites for speech-language:

• Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Speech-Language Pathology Services encompass such activities as:

  • Screening, diagnosis and appraisal of specific speech and language impairments;

  • Identification of children with speech and/or language impairments;

  • Referral and follow-up for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech and language impairments;

  • Planning and developing interventions and programs for children or youth with speech and language impairments;

  • Provisions of services for the habilitation and prevention of speech and language impairments; and

  • Counseling and guidance of parents, children, and teachers regarding speech and language impairments.

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Please see sub-pages below for more types, instructional strategies, research, and resources. 

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(https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Disability-Areas.aspx)