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