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Speech Language Pathology
services are provided to students that exhibit articulation,
phonological, language, voice and/or fluency disorders.
What is an Articulation Disorder? Articulation is the way words are said/sounds are pronounced. Types of mis-articulation include: omissions, substitutions and distortions. Children should use these sounds in words by these approximate ages:
What is a Language Disorder? Language is the content and structure of our communication. A language disorder is the impairment of comprehension and/or production of an oral communication system. It might involve vocabulary, sentence form (grammar) and/or the function of language (social language or pragmatics).
What is a voice disorder? A voice disorder is an abnormal production of pitch, intensity, resonation (e.g., nasality) and quality.
What is a Fluency Disorder? A fluency disorder is a disruption in the normal rhythmic flow of speech that interferes with communication.
Who is served? In New Hanover County Schools, the Speech-Language Pathologists help students whose speech and/or language disorders interfere with their ability to function successfully in a school environment . We serve children from ages 3-21.
What do I do if I suspect a speech-language problem with my child? If you suspect that your child is having difficulties with their speech or language skills, contact their teacher or the Speech-Language Pathologist at the school.
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In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
To file a complaint of discrimination, contact: Dr. Rick Holliday, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support and Federal Programs, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, Telephone (910) 254-4206; Fax (910) 254-4352.
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