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Description

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More than half of U.S. SLPs currently practice in the school setting and 92.6% of SLPs who work in schools provide services focused on children?s speech sound production (articulation and/or phonology). This article describes evaluation and eligibility requirements for children with speech sound disorders in the United States focusing on four sources of information: federal requirements, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), state and local requirements and guidance, other sources of guidance, and research.

Accreditation

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area).

Purpose of Activity

To gain knowledge about evaluation and eligibility requirements for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs) based on information from Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), state and local guidance, professional organization guidance and research.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify eligibility criteria for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs) based on IDEA federal guidelines.
  2. Describe best practices for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs) to determine eligibility for services.
  3. Differentiate between the school-based setting and clinical setting criteria for determination of eligibility for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs).
Price: $15.00

Credits:

  • ASHA 0.1 CEU

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Levels, Professional Area).

Test Code: TLD4202
Published: Oct/Dec 2020
Expires: 10/31/2025
Required Passing Score: 4/5 (80%)
Authors: Marie Ireland, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL; Sharynne McLeod, PhD; Kelly Farquharson, PhD, CCC-SLP; Kathryn Crowe, PhD
Specialties: Communication, Speech