Speech and Language Identification

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Speech and Language Identification

• All kindergarten students are given a speech and
  language screening sometime during the
  kindergarten year
• If there are concerns or referrals to be made at
  the preschool level, Early Intervention Services
  are provided through the Montgomery County
  Intermediate Unit

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Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

• THE CONFIDENTIAL SCREENING, EVALUATION, AND
  SPECIAL SERVICES ARE FREE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO
  5 RESIDING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.FOR SCREENING
  ARRANGEMENTS AND MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
  THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
• AT(610) 539-8550 Extension 177,MONDAY THROUGH
  FRIDAY,830 A.M. TO 430 P.M.

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Normal Language Development Listening Tasks

• Pays attention to a short story and answers
  simple questions about it.
• Hears and understands most of what is said at
  home and in school.
• Follows 1-2 step oral directions.
• Can retell a familiar or short story.

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Normal Language Development Speaking Tasks
-Voice sounds clear like other children's. -Uses
sentences that give lots of details (e.g. "I like
to read my books"). -Tells stories that stick to
topic. -Communicates easily with other children
and adults. -Uses the same grammar as the rest
of the family.
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Articulation Errors in Kindergarten

• Developmentally Appropriate Errors
• sh, ch, v, th, l, r, j, s, z,

• Errors that are no Longer Appropriate
• - P, b, m, n, h, w, f, y, ing, k, g, d, vowel
  sounds

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Almost everything you do involves some aspect of
speech and language!
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When YOU speak

• Make sure that you have all the childrens
  attention before you speak.
• Acknowledge, encourage, and praise all attempts
  of the children speak. Show that you understand
  the word or phrase by fulfilling the request, if
  appropriate.
• Pause after speaking. This gives the children a
  chance to continue the conversation.

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Words and concepts

• Introduce a new word and offer its definition, or
  use it in a context that is easily understood.
  This may be done in an exaggerated, humorous
  manner. "I think I will drive the vehicle to the
  store. I am too tired to walk."
• Talk about spatial relationships (first, middle,
  and last right and left) and opposites (up and
  down on and off).

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Games to Play

• Guessing Games Offer a description or clues, and
  have your child identify what you are describing
  "We use it to sweep the floor" (a broom). "It is
  cold, sweet, and good for dessert. I like
  strawberry" (ice cream).
• Which Doesnt Belong? Identify the thing that
  does not belong in a group of similar objects "A
  shoe does not belong with an apple and an orange
  because you can't eat it it is not round it is
  not a fruit."

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Directions

• Help the children follow two- and three-step
  directions by counting off each direction on your
  fingers "Go to your room, and bring me your
  book."
• Encourage the children to give directions. Follow
  his or her directions as he or she explains how
  to build a tower of blocks.

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Language is Everywhere!

• Take advantage of every day activities. For
  example, while eating a snack, encourage children
  to name the utensils needed. Discuss the food
  color, texture, and taste. Where does the food
  come from? Which foods do you like? Which do you
  dislike? Who will clean up? Emphasize the use of
  prepositions by asking him or her to put the
  napkin on the table, in your lap, or under the
  spoon. Identify who the napkin belongs to "It is
  my napkin." "It is Daddy's."