Transcript Multi-disciplinary Team Speech and Language Model

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 Services
 Both 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 activities
This 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!