Speech and Language

Disorders

Rachel Bartkowiak, Emma Fowler, Lindsey Hoaglund, Betsy VerHage

IDEA Definition
Speech or language impairment means a
communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired
articulation, a language impairment, or a voice
impairment, that adversely affects a childs educational
performance

More detailed description found in Michigan Administrative Rules for

Special Education (2012)
In Michigan...
One or more of the following:
Language impairment
Articulation impairment
Fluency impairment
Voice Impairment

Evaluated by MET (including speech/language teacher or pathologist)

using language sample or test results
Common Examples
Speech disorders (impaired production of sounds)
Articulation Disorder: making sounds/syllables
Phonological Process Disorder: sound patterns
Apraxia: coordinating speech
Dysarthria: moving muscles of the face
Stuttering

Language disorders (impaired communication)

Expressive Language Disorder: verbal or written expression
Receptive Language Disorder: understanding verbal or written
expressions of others
 Video Clip: Interventions for Speech Disorders in Children

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLuZdiX7Wrg&list=PL6GgE3NLyHD5xBIeHpe6Z3xD8y_3PjFfN&index=2
Simulations:
Speaking like a person with a speech
impairment

Listening to a person with a speech

impairment http://aphasiacorner.com/aphasia-simulations/listening-impairments-simulation-1.html
Accommodations for the Classroom
1. Allow students to substitute oral
assignments for written assignments
(or vice versa)
2. GIve the students time to answer
(do not interrupt them) Maybe
allow them to prepare in advance
3. Provide support (in-classroom
buddy, frequent meetings between
teacher and student, outside
resources)
***Bonus Round: Minimize distractions,
simple instructions, positive attitude***
UDL
UDL (Universal design for Learning or
basic accommodations for general
education classroom)
Checkpoint 2.1: Clarify Vocabulary
Example: The website www.
vocabahead.com has videos that give
an active demonstration of
vocabulary words with audio
repeating other information, such as
synonyms, part of speech,etc.
(Moodle Document)
 Augmentative and Alternative
Communication Devices
AAC: All forms of communication (other than oral language) that are used to
express oneself.
Examples: facial expressions, symbols, writing
AAC Devices:
Unaided Communication Systems: using the body to convey a message.
Ex: Sign Language
Aided Communication Systems: Requires the use of tools in addition to
the users body. Ex: pencil and paper, communication board, speech
generating device
First Words Software
Software that helps children and
adults with special needs develop
vocabulary and language skills.
Speech Tutor App
Speech Tutor takes you
inside the mouth, to be
able to see the
positioning of the tongue
as the sounds are being
made.
Shows front and side
Resources:
Definition / Examples:
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education / IDEA Federal Regulations
http://cslstherapy.com
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/

Video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=BLuZdiX7Wrg&list=PL6GgE3NLyHD5xBIeHpe6Z3xD8y_3PjFfN&index=2

Simulation website: http://aphasiacorner.com/aphasia-simulations/listening-impairments-simulation-1.html

Accommodations:
http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/learning/diversity/educational/sli.html
http://www.fentress.k12tn.net/countywide/AccMod.pdf