Communication Disorder

Rylee Scharfetter #25

Speech and Language

IDEA.ed.gov states that a speech or language
impairment means a communication disorder, such
as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language
impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely
affects a childs education performance.

Characteristics

Trouble with pronunciation

Understanding what was said
Trouble showing emotion
Struggle with comprehension of questions
Trouble with retaining information
Reading level may be low
Trouble with the alphabet
Identifying sounds to level
Trouble following directions
Struggle with being understood
Slower speech
Articulation and Syntax difficulties

Effective Ways to Help

Books
Repetitive drills
Special classes; speech therapy
Videos

Possible Strengths

Other senses become significantly

strengthened
Other effective ways of communication
Deep thinkers, just because some may not
speak does not mean their minds are not
working

Classroom Accommodations

Allow processing time

Assigned readings before hand
Encourage group work
Provide sheets of notes
Simple, straight to the point instructions

Instructional Strategies

Create an environment of understanding

and acceptance

Be a role model/example for behavior

Allow more time for assignments

Creating individualized plans for each

student

Group Work

Educator Resources

American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA)
Center for Speech and Language Disorders
The Hearing and Speech Agency (HASH)
Parentcenterhub.org

References
Goldbart, J., Chadwick, D., & Buell, S. (2014).
Speech and language therapists' approaches to
communication intervention with children and
adults with profound and multiple learning
disability. International Journal Of Language &
Communication Disorders, 49(6), 687-701 15p.
IDEA - Building The Legacy of IDEA 2004
Mainela-Arnold, E., Alibali, M. W., Hostetter, A. B.,
& Evans, J. L. (2014). Gesture-speech integration in
children with specific language impairment.
International Journal Of Language &
Communication Disorders, 49(6), 761-770 10p.

Communication with Parents

Daily/weekly progress reports

Conferences
Phone calls or emails
Folders to be sent home of the students