Psychologists administer a variety of individual psychological and educational tests, consult with teachers on appropriate teaching techniques, and counsel students. As an integral part of this team, school social work services provide counseling to students and families, serve as liaison between home, school and community agencies, and prepare social histories as a part of the assessment process for children reviewed by the Committee on Special Education. A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist is provided to school districts as a consultant to certified teachers of speech and hearing impaired. The pathologist reviews the work of the speech teacher and is available for consultation by other teachers and parents. This arrangement creates eligibility for the district to apply for Medicaid reimbursement.
Total communication is used.
The teacher provides help to the students and is a consultant to teachers of academic and special subjects. Therapists deal with a broad range of problems from language delays to auditory processing problems, as well as traditional stuttering and articulative problems. Many are actively involved as resource persons to primary level classroom teachers helping with their language programs, and may work with a whole class within the classroom. Usually, however, the therapist works with children individually or in groups not exceeding three students. These children may have moderate speech defects or lack the ability to adequately express themselves orally.