Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Special Education

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of speech-language pathology including education and training requirements of the field of speech-language pathology and the typical role that speech-language pathologists play as members of school-based teams serving children with speech-language-hearing related delays and disorders. A description of the primary areas of treatment is provided along with suggestions for how collaboration with additional team members and families are involved in school-based intervention plans.

Citation

Bailey, R.L. (2015), "Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Special Education", Interdisciplinary Connections to Special Education: Key Related Professionals Involved (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 30B), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 67-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-40132015000030B011