The prevalence of communication disorders (speech, language, and hearing) among school-age children continues to increase, making it imperative that the classroom teacher be able to identify children in need of services. This article provides information that will enable all teachers to recognize when a child is exhibiting signs of a communication disorder, describes methods of assessment, provides classroom strategies, and identifies interventions and service delivery models typically used by communication specialists.
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