SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
What are speech and language impairments?
Speech and language impairments are communicative disorders in which the individual struggles specifically in the area of communicating with and/or understanding others. For a deeper understanding about speech and language impairments visit NICHY.
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What are some common indicators? 
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Difficulty producing particular sounds
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Constant interruption in their flow of speech or stuttering
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Improper use of words and their meanings
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Struggle with the expression of ideas
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Difficulty following directions
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Limited vocabulary
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May struggle understanding pitch and volume of speech
What are specific accommodations for children with speech and language impairments?
There are specific academic and behavioral accommodations that can be made in order to allow these students to become more successful within the classroom.
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Academic Accommodations
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Behavioral Accommodations |
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Give these students the assignment of a written report rather than an oral report.
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Organize the class into small groups and/or pairs for discussions. This will allow these students to practice their communication skills in a more comfortable setting.
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Allow students who struggle with listening to record lessons with a tape recorder.
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Schedule a time in which the teacher can meet with the student one-on-one in order to create a more personal setting in which the student can practice their verbal skills.
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Give the student reading material ahead of time in order to allow them to practice reading it orally to themselves before they read it in front of the class.
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Aid students by providing cues and asking questions in order to help them remain confident guide them when they are giving answers orally.
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Provide a variety of tasks within the classroom other than spoken tasks such as written and manipulative assignments.
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Allow the student to use notes or an outline when they are presenting in front of the class in order to give them confidence and reduce anxiety.
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Source: Vermont Department of Education
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