In celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month, ACPS is raising awareness of communication disorders by shining a light on speech and language services available through ACPS. Watch a video about the work of our ACPS speech-language pathologists.
Speech-language pathologists (SLP), also known as speech therapists, are licensed health care providers who assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, communication, voice, swallowing and fluency.
In schools, these providers:
- Screen students to find out if they need further speech and language testing
- Evaluate speech and language skills
- Determine if a child needs specialized instruction
- Work with children who are at risk for communication and learning problems
SLPs perform screenings, evaluations, provide therapy in their rooms and in classrooms, consult with teachers, staff and parents, create materials, provide alternative/augmentative communication systems and attend professional development throughout the year.
Students with issues that have a significant impact on their academic performance are eligible for services through their school. For issues that do not significantly impact academic performance, referrals are made for services through private practice.