Speech and Language Disorders
How to Support Your Student with Speech
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MTSS Speech/Language Overview Speech/Language Tier 1 Overview
Articulation
A student with an articulation deficits may have trouble saying sounds, may not speak clearly, and may be hard to understand.
Language
A student with language deficits may have trouble understanding what they hear and may not follow directions or answer questions well. It may be hard for the student to tell others about their thoughts. The student may not say the correct words or say only short sentences. Language problems can also make reading and writing harder.
Fluency (Stuttering)
Students who have deficits in fluency may have trouble speaking smoothly. They may repeat sounds or words or have long pauses when they talk. Stuttering can make it hard to answer questions or give speeches. It can also make it hard to talk to friends.
Pragmatics (Social Language)
Students with social communication deficits may have trouble talking with other children and may not make friends easily. They may not understand what others think or how they feel.
Voice
Students with voice disorders may sound hoarse or lose their voice. They may sound like they talk through their nose, called nasality. A student's voice may be too loud or too soft. Voice problems can make it hard to talk in class or with friends.