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“A communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.”

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Characteristics of Speech and Language Impairments

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Characteristics of Speech and Language Impairments

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Speech disorders

Difficulty with forming specific words or sounds correctly.

Difficulty with making words or sentences flow smoothly, like stuttering or stammering.

Language delay – the ability to understand and speak develops more slowly than is typical

Language disorders

Aphasia (difficulty understanding or speaking parts of language due to a brain injury or how the brain works).

Auditory processing disorder (difficulty understanding the meaning of the sounds that the ear sends to the brain)

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Yes. This is one of the most common childhood disabilities and affects about 1 in 12 children or 5% to 8% of preschool children.

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The law afforded children with speech and language impairments a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). ... Children continued to be removed from the classroom for speech and language services, often referred to as pull-out services.

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Students with this exceptionality struggle with

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Students with this exceptionality struggle with

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articulation, the production of speech sounds

fluency, the rhythm and flow of speech

voice, the quality of pitch, resonance, or loudness

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What causes Speech or Language Impairment?

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What causes Speech or Language Impairment?

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Medical conditions or disabilities, such as autism, a brain injury, stroke or tumor.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), fragile X syndrome, or cerebral palsy.

Problems in pregnancy or birth, such as poor nutrition, fetal alcohol syndrome, early birth or low birth weight.

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- Give your child chores. Chores build confidence and ability. Keep your child’s age, attention span, and abilities in mind. Break down jobs into smaller steps. Explain what to do, step by step, until the job is done. Demonstrate. Provide help when it’s needed. Praise a job (or part of a job) well done.
- Listen to your child. Don’t rush to fill gaps or make corrections.
- Be PATIENT! Conversely, don’t force your child to speak.
To learn more about assisting your child at home click the link
https://www.asha.org/news/2020/how-to-help-children-with-speech-and-language-disorders-in-virtual-and-modified-in-person-classroom-settings/

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(Rockville, MD) As the new school year nears, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is offering advice for parents of the more than 1 million U.S. children who receive school-based treatment for speech and language disorders to help their children perform and adjust to new virtual and modified in-person learning environments.

Virtual Settings

Below are some specific challenges that children with speech and language disorders may have in virtual settings-and tips for improving their success.

In-Person Settings

The physical school environment will look very different, and change can be especially hard for children with speech and language disorders.

Challenge #2: Mask/Face Covering Use by Students. Students may be bothered by masks or find them uncomfortable. They also won't be able to see facial expressions and other visual cues that aid in communication with their peers when solid face coverings are used.
Use social stories on wearing a mask, decorate and personalize the child's mask, have them practice wearing the mask at home for longer periods of time to increase tolerance, and help them identify a "mask model"-someone the child looks up to who wears a mask. Practice using and interpreting facial expressions using the eyes and upper part of the face at home with the child.

Some children may be taking part in hybrid scenarios this fall, which can pose the challenges presented by both virtual and in-person settings-as well as the added challenge of a constantly varying routine. In such cases, visual schedules, checklists, and large color-coded wall calendars are helpful for children with speech and language disorders.

For more information, visit www.asha.org/public/.
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders.

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ASHA: How to Help Children With Speech and Language Disorders in Virtual and Modified In-Person Classroom Settings

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ASHA offers advice for parents to help their children who receive school-based treatment for speech and language disorders adjust and succeed in modified learning environments.

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https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/speech-language-and-hearing
https://www.colorincolorado.org/search-page?s=speech+and+language
https://www.asha.org/news/2020/how-to-help-children-with-speech-and-language-disorders-in-virtual-and-modified-in-person-classroom-settings/
http://nichcy.org/babies/ overview/

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Before children learn to read, they learn the sounds of language by listening and speaking. These skills provide the foundation for later literacy. Many students who struggle with reading have language-based difficulties including spoken language.

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http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/speechlanguage/

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Your child starts communicating with you long before he says his first word. Learn more about what your child should do in his first 5 years and how you can help.

Speech, language, or hearing problems can lead to trouble making friends and doing well in school. Give your child success-get help early.

Find your child's age below and learn about her speech, language, and hearing development.

Children develop at their own rate. These charts tell you when most children who speak only one language will reach each milestone. Your child should master the skills listed by the time he reaches the top of the age range. Missing one skill in the age range does not mean he has a problem. You may want to seek help if you answer "no" to most of the skills.

What should I do if I think that my child may have a speech, language, or hearing problem?

To find a professional near you, visit ProFind.

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Your child starts communicating with you long before he says his first word. Learn more about what your child should do in his first 5 years and how you can help. Speech, language, or hearing problems can lead to trouble making friends and doing well in school. Give your child success-get help early.