A Speech/Language Pathologists is a trained, certified professional who works with children to improve articulation, voice, and language development.

Below are several questions that speech/language pathologists have answered to help you understand their role in an inclusive program. Click on the link after the question to read the responses.

Chelie, Carol, Helen, Lana, Laura, Renee, Sarah, Sharon, Suzy and Tasha, please tell us:

. . . what is your educational background? "I have a Master's degree in ..."

. . . what other experiences, or staff development has prepared you for inclusion? "I have teamed with wonderful..."

. . . what is your job role? "Providing speech/language services to..."

. . . what is your role regarding the inclusive component of the program? "I interact with all children just as..."

. . . how has your role changed or have you adapted your role as it is related to the inclusive program? "It hasn't changed much..."

. . . what were your biggest concerns about participating in an inclusive program? "I didn't have concerns because..."

. . . what were your experiences related to these concerns once inclusive services were implemented? "The inclusive of 50-50 that is in..."

. . . what do you see as the benefits of moving toward inclusive services? "Children are great models..."

. . . can you offer one or more anecdotes that you feel illustrate the benefits of inclusion? "Peers offering other children choices to..."