Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
for Parents & Staff
Speech-language pathology is an incredibly exciting and expansive field, and we know that teachers and parents have tons of questions for us!
Dive into the fantastic slideshow from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association that beautifully showcases our vital role in schools.
What Do SLPs Target?
Concerns in the Classroom?
Consult with your school’s speech-language pathologist. They may be able to provide you with strategies to support the student in the classroom setting.
Careful Considerations
Does the student present with difficulties in one or more of these areas of speech and language that are unrelated to dialect, cultural differences, or the influence of a foreign language?
Next Steps
If the answer is yes to all the above questions,
a referral may be warranted. ​
Who to Contact
Speech-Language Pathologist:
If the concerns are ONLY in the area of speech sounds, stuttering, or voice.
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Intervention or Referral Services Team (I&RS) or Child Study Team:
For all other concerns, including receptive, expressive, or pragmatic language.
Click below for a handout for more information
about the differences between a referral to the
Speech-Language Pathologist vs. the Child Study. ​​
Please note, these are general guidelines. Please contact your school's Speech-Language Pathologist with any questions or concerns.
Factors to
Keep in Mind
Bilingual Language Development
Jersey City is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation. Our residents speak over 40 different languages. See below for resources regarding bilingual language development.
There are many facts and myths surrounding the topic of bilingual language development.
New Jersey Speech-Hearing Association (NJSHA) released a brochure which provides more information!
