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=** Welcome Parents! **=







Parents interested in more information may contact the Speech-Language-Hearing at: Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597 508-929-8000
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//What is speech-language pathology?//
[|Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools:]

The above link is an in depth answer to the question. A more direct answer to the question is as follows. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is responsible to provide services that prevent, assess, and treat communication disorders including: language, articulation (speech-sound), fluency, voice, and swallowing. SLPs address communication in all modalities including: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.



The above pamphlet will give you information regarding all things speech-language pathology and the high school student. You will learn about what an SLP does and how he/she does it. Topics include: service delivery, activities, education requirements for SLPs, personal experiences, types of speech-language disorders, and much more.

To learn about service delivery models, view the link below. Service Delivery Models

//What are speech and language disorders?//
This Wiki page provides some basic information regarding what speech and language disorder are, and what other conditions may be associated. Speech and language Disorders Overview

**Hearing Loss Prevention**:
[|Hearing Loss Prevention]

=**Developmental Milestones for your child/student**= Developmental Milestones 13-18

**Articulation:**
Music speaks - for younger children with Apraxia/Articulation disorders

**Language:**
Idioms

**Social skills activities:**
Social story - Making mistakes Social story - Anger

**Understanding why social skills are important to your child:**
Carol Gray - what are social stories 4:11 min Social Skills in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 hr:25 min Importance of social skill development 3:20 min Blog - Your won't get anywhere with poor social skills Blog - Social skills, extracurricular activities in high school pay off later in life

**Problem solving:**
Solving problems using mind maps

**Organization:**
School tips: Taking notes and studying 10 Organization tips

**Other:**
Literacy

Something to be aware of as your child transitions from high school to either college or work.
Documentation disconnect for students with learning disabilities: Improving access to post-secondary disability service

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