Integrated Service Speech and Language Model November 10, 2011.

Integrated Service Speech and Language

Model

November 10, 2011

Promoting communication skills is best when integrated throughout the student’s day within natural environments; and when all staff are trained to promote and foster communication development.

What does this mean for speech and language services?

It is a ...

Guideline

Model

Philosophy

Why use this model?

A larger number of opportunities are available for the student to develop and use communication skills when:

Natural communication is modeled and encouraged Conversations make up the majority of interactions

versus quizzing and question asking There are multiple interaction partners versus the

isolated therapy Naturally occurring opportunities and environment

are used as teachable moments There is flexibility to meet the needs of any student

The development of communication is not solely the responsibility of the speech and language therapist. It is not isolated instruction that is unrelated to the student’s communication skills.

General activities for each service level

General Communication Consultation

Direct and Indirect Services

General Communication Consultation

Speech and Language Therapist provides consultation to team

staff regarding individual student’s communication skills

General Communication Consultation

Staff apply information from speech therapist to promote

communication skill development and use in a variety of environments

General Communication Consultation

No service will be documented on the Related Service page of

the IEP for a student who receives consultative

communication services only

General Communication Consultation

Each student’s IEP team will determine the need for re-evaluation in the area of

communication skills

Direct and Indirect Services

This service level will be used to address the needs of

students developing communication skills and

using augmented communication tools

Direct and Indirect Services

Communication needs and goals will be addressed by the

IEP team in the natural contexts of the students’ daily classes

and activities

Direct and Indirect Services

The IEP team will receive on-going training related to the

student’s communication needs and goals

Direct and Indirect Services

Students may also receive direct intervention by a Speech

and Language Therapist.

Direct and Indirect Services

Direct and indirect service will be documented on the Related

Service page of the IEP

Direct and Indirect Services

The Speech and Language Therapist will be included in Re-

Evaluations unless the team determines no evaluation is

needed in the area of communication.

How would this model look?

General Communication Consultation Direct and Indirect

ServicesBoth provides strategies to staff to help students communicate more efficiently and effectively

Both have communication skills are addressed in a variety of environments and natural contexts

What will happen?

IEP team will receive ongoing training related to student’s communication needs and goals

Additionally some students will receive direct intervention by the Speech and Language staff

Discontinuing Speech and Language Services

IEP team decision

Communication needs are being met through IEP team

Do not need to do an reevaluation if a speech and language are a secondary disability or related service

Note change in speech and language services in the prior written notice

Talking Points Explanation for an Integrated Model

Teaching communication is best when occurs the whole day, every day

Majority of students learn skills best when integrated within daily activitiesThis philosophy is supported by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)

Life skills are developed in naturally occurring settings- “teachable moments”

This enhances skill generalization.

All school staff share responsibility for enhancing student’s communication and social skills.Student specific consultation is provided to maximize impact.

Range of service is flexible to meet unique needs

Language is a beautiful gift. With it we can share our wants, our needs, our thoughts, our feeling, and everything that makes us human.

If you spend time with a child, you have power to give

and nurture this gift of communication.

Thank You!