Speech and Language Impairments

What Is The Correct Definition of a Speech and Language Impairment

• “A communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance”

• "A disorder that impacts a students speech and language, leading to poor educational performance."

• "stuttering, impaired articulation, language impairment, and/or a voice impairment"

• "not talking or understanding langage"

What Are Correct Examples of Accommodations?

• having a loud classroom

• reducing background noise

• preferential seating

• only spoken instruction/directions

What Does AAC Stand For?

• Alternating and Accommodating Communication

• American Athletic Conference

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

What Is NOT a Benefit of an AAC?

• other students don't understand how it works

• allows for easier communication

• helps bridge any gaps between students with SLI and their peers & teachers

• can be used in everyday life

Which Ones Are Examples Of Speech and Language Impairments

• Bilingual

• Articulation Errors

• Stuttering

• Apraxia