Speech, Language, and Hearing Department
ABOUT SLPs
The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Who We Are....
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are Specially Trained Professionals who have earned:
1. A master's or doctoral degree
2. The Certificate of Clinical Competence
3. A State License
Amy Goodman, MS CCC-SLP
Graduate of Purdue University BS 1998 and MS 2000
Started my career in Benton Community Schools and worked there for 4 years.
Worked for First Steps of Indiana for 11 years.
Provide PRN services in area long term nursing facilities since January 2013.
Worked for Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative: Fairfield and Concord Community Schools; for 6.5 years.
Fall 2017, employed by Middlebury Community Schools.
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Roles:
Speech Language Therapist
Supervisor for Graduate Clinicians
Supervisor for SLPAs
Supervisor for Speech Paraprofessionals
Supervisor for Clinical Fellows
Some Roles of the School Based SLP
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1. Prevention of Communication Disorders
2. Identification of students who are at risk for later problems.
3. Assessment of a student's communication skills.
4. Development and implementation of a student's IEP.
5. Data Collection/Documentation
6. Collaboration with teachers and other professionals.
7. Advocacy for teaching practices.
8. Supervision of SLP assistants and graduate students.
9. Participation in school wide programs and/or teams.
This information and more can be found on the American Speech Language Hearing Association webpage: www.ASHA.org
Disclaimer
Regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic (reimbursement) status, all students challenged by speech-language impairment deserve appropriately individualized therapeutic services, as well as instructional and behavioral strategies, that support access to curriculum, help develop functional communication and encourage learning in the least restrictive environment.