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Speech therapy services support students with special needs in communication. These needs may range from mild to severe and may be short or long term. Even a mild difficulty can have an effect on a student’s self-esteem, social skills and learning. At Terrace the speech pathologist works as part of the education team to determine educational needs and programs. Speech Therapy is a fee based service funded by the clients.
A speech therapy service provides support for students who have special needs in a range of areas including:
- Understanding oral / written language
- Producing oral / written language
- Use of oral language
- Speech sounds
- Stuttering
- voice
- Social interaction skills
- Drinking, eating, swallowing
- Alternative and augmentative communication systems
- Auditory processing disorders
- Phonological awareness
Support services may include:
- Consultation with family / teachers
- Student assessment
- Direct / group therapy
- Class / facilitator / home program
- Collaborative curriculum planning
- Teacher support – resources / strategies
- Training
- Individual education plans
- Ascertainment
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