Speech Therapy Matrix
Guideline for Speech-Language Eligibility Criteria/Matrix for Schools In addition to a diagnosis such as apraxia, dysarthria, phonological impairment etc. it’s important to know the severity level of your child’s diagnosis when seeking appropriate therapy. This matrix which was first developed for school based SLPs. In the following chart Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound refers to the severity of the child’s speech disorder. Know the severity of your child’s... Read More
Research: Reason to delay kindergarten
‘Children have a right to be children’ Cambridge University-led review which recommends not starting kindergarten until 6 years old Research Reasons to Delay Kindergarten April 2003 | Volume 60 | Number 7 The First Years of School Pages 89-90 When Children Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten John H. Holloway How can schools promote the achievement of children who are old enough to enroll in kindergarten but who are not developmentally ready to succeed? Two approaches... Read More
Curriculum Resources and Multisensory Approaches for Helping Those With Communication Impairments In Education
The following information is pulled from our groups for Cherab at one of our private or public support groups, and also shared on our document page. Curriculum talk: From the speech perspective, Lindamood Bell LiPs is a popular program. It is a phoneme based program. The child can tell what you are saying by the shape your mouth makes. It is not a cheap program, but some people swear by it. The program is about $500 if you buy all the manipulatives with it. You can just... Read More
Reading and Academic Abilities For Those With Speech Impairments
“Students Will Rise To the Level of Expectations” ~ Quote from the movie Stand and Deliver The expression “Students Rise To the Level of Expectation” had to be inspired by the brilliant work by Dr. Robert Rosenthal about the effects of teacher’s expectations on students’ academic and physical performance, the effects of experimenters’ expectations on the results of their research, and the effects of clinicians’ expectations on their patients’... Read More
Is Good Nutrition Improving Reading and Academic Abilities For Those With Speech Impairments?
“My son did NOT have a therapist during the summer months which is when NV was started. His attention span was WAYYY low and not much of an interest academically!! “ ~Colton’s Mom Tanya Colton holding his NV original which he loves There are numerous reasons to raise academic expectations high for speech impaired students! Colton will be 4 years old November, 2011 and is diagnosed with apraxia which is a motor planning impairment of speech. He had no speech therapy... Read More
The Pediatrician’s Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Several roles for the pediatrician exist under IDEA We Are the Parents (Poem) by Kay Kronquist If you have already gone through the IEP process, and signed off, it isn’t too late! At any time you can “request and IEP meeting to reopen your child’s IEP.” One reason for this could be due to “change in diagnosis.” Another may be new information that has come to light. We have an entire chapter in The Late Talker book with a wealth of valuable... Read More
From Struggles with Apraxia to Honors English Tanner Geng and His Success Story
Kids Enabled May 15, 2011 From Struggles with Apraxia to Honors English Tanner Geng and His Success Story Lisa Geng and her son Tanner May 2011 It is hard to navigate the world of supplements, so it is wise to turn to the experts for advice about which supplements are the most appropriate for certain conditions. Tanner Geng’s mom Lisa, with the help of Lauren Zimet, MS, CCC/SLP, saw a significant improvement in Tanner’s speech skills (he has apraxia... Read More
