SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
updates: last modified 18 March 2004
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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY updates: last modified 18 March 2004 |
THIS IS THE MAIN PAGE OF "SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY" IN "TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES"
The Speech and
Language Pathologist provides evaluation and training for consumers who wish to
improve their speech and voice. Individuals may want to increase intelligibility
for functional social phrases or improve articulation for specific speech
sounds.
Participants in this program utilize a variety of communication
methods such as object cues, object symbols, communication cards, gestures and
sign. The Speech and Language Pathologist may provide training in the use of
object symbols, communication books and cards, calendars and other alternative
and augmentative systems and devices.
The Speech and Language
Pathologist is also involved in group classes to develop language and
conversational skills such as a leisure planning meetings and current events
discussion groups. These groups provide an opportunity to practice language
skills such as responding to questions, asking questions, relating events and
asking for clarification.
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For more information, contact:
Information Services
E-mail: hkncinfo@hknc.org
Phone: (516) 944-8900 Ext. 326 (Voice/TTY)
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