A Speech-Language Pathologist is a licensed professional who evaluates, plans intervention programs (IEP goals/objectives), and provides remediation through therapy for speech/language disorders.

A school based SLP provides services that include: collaboration with parents, teachers and other professionals, comprehensive full and individual evaluations and report writing, case management, and intervention/remediation of speech/language disorders for students identified as having a Speech Impairment.

For more information from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) click here.

For more information from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) click here.

A speech disorder is an impairment of speech sound production (articulation), fluency, and/or voice.

Articulation is how we make speech sounds using the mouth, lips, and tongue.  Phonological processes are the patterns of sound errors, such as leaving the sound off the end of words. 

CLICK HERE for speech sound development by age.

Voice refers to how we use our vocal folds and breath to make sounds.  The pitch of our voice can be high/low or loud/soft.

Fluency refers to rhythm and pausing used while speaking.  Stuttering is when the fluency of speech is disrupted by sound/word/phrase repetitions, blocks, and/or secondary characteristics.

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A language disorder is impaired understanding of spoken words and/or impaired use of spoken words. 

Receptive language is how we understand what words mean.  Expressive language is how we use gestures, signs, and/or words to communicate with others.  Pragmatic Language refers to how a child understands and uses language socially. 

For more information about language development CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH or PRECIONEN AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

For more information about language development

ages 3 to 4 years CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH

edades 3-4 años PRECIONEN AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

ages 4 to 5 years CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH

edades 4-5  años PRECIONEN AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

Ages 3 years through 21 years

Licensed SLPs are available on every Rockwall ISD campus and provide a continuum of support for students identified as Speech Impaired.  These supports may be delivered in a special education and/or general education classroom in a direct and/or consultative manner. 

Typically, children who meet the TEA eligibility criteria as having a Speech Impairment are eligible for speech therapy services.  Speech/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. Code of Federal Regulations § 300.8 (c) (11) Child with a disability.   Please consult your school SLP for more information.