A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a highly-trained professional who evaluates and treats children or adults who have difficulty with speech, language, or feeding and swallowing. In Sumter School District, our SLPs serve students with speech-language impairments that have been identified as eligible for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the special education umbrella.
The field of Speech-Language Pathology is very broad and covers many different areas including:
- Articulation
- Language
- Phonology
- Voice
- Fluency
- Hearing
- Pragmatics
- Assistive Technology