Speech Program Information
Speech/Language therapy falls under the umbrella of special education. It is a program designed to help students who demonstrate impairments in their communication abilities. These impairments may be in the areas of articulation (actual speech sound production), language comprehension and expression, voice, and fluency.
Who may be served in
Speech/Language Therapy?
Students
who demonstrate an educational need for services and meet eligibility criteria,
based on one of the above impairments, may be served by the school Speech/Language
Pathologist.
What do you do if you
suspect your child may have a communication impairment or if you have questions?
Contact
Rachel Emmer, Beverly Speech/Language Pathologist, who can answer any questions
you might have regarding a suspected communication impairment.