What is a SLP:
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, support students with communication needs.
SLPs in the schools often support students in the following areas:
Speech Sounds-- how we say sounds and put sounds together into words. Other words for these problems are articulation or phonological disorders, or apraxia of speech.
Language— how well we understand what we hear or read and how we use words to tell others what we are thinking.
Social Communication— how well we follow rules, like taking turns, how to talk to different people, or how close to stand to someone when talking. This is also called pragmatics.
Voice- how our voices sound. We may sound hoarse, lose our voices easily, talk too loudly or through our noses, or be unable to make sounds.
Fluency- also called stuttering, is how well speech flows. Someone who stutters may repeat sounds, like t-t-t-table, use "um" or "uh," or pause a lot when talking. Many young children will go through a time when they stutter, but most outgrow it.
Cognitive-communication—how well our minds work. Problems may involve memory, attention, problem solving, organization, and other thinking skills.
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, support students with communication needs.
SLPs in the schools often support students in the following areas:
Speech Sounds-- how we say sounds and put sounds together into words. Other words for these problems are articulation or phonological disorders, or apraxia of speech.
Language— how well we understand what we hear or read and how we use words to tell others what we are thinking.
Social Communication— how well we follow rules, like taking turns, how to talk to different people, or how close to stand to someone when talking. This is also called pragmatics.
Voice- how our voices sound. We may sound hoarse, lose our voices easily, talk too loudly or through our noses, or be unable to make sounds.
Fluency- also called stuttering, is how well speech flows. Someone who stutters may repeat sounds, like t-t-t-table, use "um" or "uh," or pause a lot when talking. Many young children will go through a time when they stutter, but most outgrow it.
Cognitive-communication—how well our minds work. Problems may involve memory, attention, problem solving, organization, and other thinking skills.
About me:
This is my 8th year working for Chicago Public Schools as a SLP. This is my 3rd year at McCutcheon Elementary School. When I am not at school, I enjoy running, walking my dog named Willow, reading and cooking! This summer I got married!
I am at McCutcheon on Mondays.
Email: dmmcnicholas@cps.edu
This is my 8th year working for Chicago Public Schools as a SLP. This is my 3rd year at McCutcheon Elementary School. When I am not at school, I enjoy running, walking my dog named Willow, reading and cooking! This summer I got married!
I am at McCutcheon on Mondays.
Email: dmmcnicholas@cps.edu
