K.+Speech+and+Language

Notes from State SLP Leadership Meeting ( you may view meeting at __http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/sped/slpst.html__)

Criteria Implementation Issues and Logistics in Practice 1 norm referenced test Developmental Chart www.talkingchild.com/speechchart.html
 * Articulation Evaluation:**

Also consider if the sounds are acoustically distracting and/or affects morphological processes
 * lateralization of /s/ and /z/ phonemes (considered deviant) should be treated as early as possible

SLP //**can**// make the diagnosis of apraxia. Does not require separate criteria eg. medical vs educational

Tongue Thrust can be addressed but //**ONLY**// if the child meets the criteria for a speech and language delay.

Must use **at least 2 norm-referenced measures** Receptive composite score Expressive composite score TOTAL Test composite score
 * Language Evaluation**

PLUS

Informal assessment data examples: -language sample -classroom observation -parent/teacher interview information -information from developmental checklists -information from an Oral language curriculum standards inventory