Communication lies in the heart of every relationship. It imparts a way to connect, share our ideas, understand, and empathize with others. From the beginning of time, using speech and understanding language are the ways that human developed communication with one another. We come into the world longing to communicate with others; our first language is that of crying, eye gaze, and bodily movements. When there are disruptions to the development of or the usage of speech or language, communication suffers and this can affect many other areas of a person’s life. Speech or language impairments have common traits and present educational challenges that are addressed by federal and state educational services, specific classroom strategies, as well
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Some level two interventions would be to pre-teach vocabulary, provide many opportunities to use oral language throughout the day, consciously scaffold new vocabulary, use more visuals, promote peer interactions and group work, and teach communication skills to replace challenging behavior. Level three interventions are based on the individual child 's need but could be using sign language, providing short, direct sentences with functional vocabulary, and learning to use interventions provided by the SLP, such as augmentative communication systems like communication boards, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), or electronic devices that can speak responses. There are many services and agencies within the state of Washington to help support the family and child with speech or language impairment. Early Life Speech and Language offers individualized and intensive speech therapy for children 2-7 (Early Life Speech & Language, (n.d.). In addition, they also offer many free parent education classes and work closely with parents, caregivers, and other familial supports to ensure skills are being taught and enforced at home. Children are considered for treatment regardless of income or insurance. There are locations in Seattle (Shoreline) and Spokane with new clinics opening soon in Walla Walla and Bremerton. MOSAIC is another resource that families in the Seattle area can access …show more content…
In terms of speech or language impairments, the constantly evolving technologies of today’s world can provide more support, especially to those who suffer from severe speech or language impairments. There will, however, always remain a need for human interaction when it comes to communication disorders and speech and language pathologist have many skills to offer. Teaching, communication, and working with children with disabilities all comes down to creating positive, nurturing relationships to foster growth, motivate, and inspire
Some level two interventions would be to pre-teach vocabulary, provide many opportunities to use oral language throughout the day, consciously scaffold new vocabulary, use more visuals, promote peer interactions and group work, and teach communication skills to replace challenging behavior. Level three interventions are based on the individual child 's need but could be using sign language, providing short, direct sentences with functional vocabulary, and learning to use interventions provided by the SLP, such as augmentative communication systems like communication boards, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), or electronic devices that can speak responses. There are many services and agencies within the state of Washington to help support the family and child with speech or language impairment. Early Life Speech and Language offers individualized and intensive speech therapy for children 2-7 (Early Life Speech & Language, (n.d.). In addition, they also offer many free parent education classes and work closely with parents, caregivers, and other familial supports to ensure skills are being taught and enforced at home. Children are considered for treatment regardless of income or insurance. There are locations in Seattle (Shoreline) and Spokane with new clinics opening soon in Walla Walla and Bremerton. MOSAIC is another resource that families in the Seattle area can access …show more content…
In terms of speech or language impairments, the constantly evolving technologies of today’s world can provide more support, especially to those who suffer from severe speech or language impairments. There will, however, always remain a need for human interaction when it comes to communication disorders and speech and language pathologist have many skills to offer. Teaching, communication, and working with children with disabilities all comes down to creating positive, nurturing relationships to foster growth, motivate, and inspire