Speech and Language Programs

"If my possessions were taken from me with one exception,
 I would choose to keep the power of communication
For through it I could regain all the rest."
- - Daniel Webster

My goal is to work with families and school professionals to assist students in developing communication skills to the best of their ability.  My role as the Speech/Language Therapist at Pine Run Elementary School is three-fold:

First, I conduct speech/language screenings for those students who are referred to me by parents, school professionals or private agencies.  When the result of the initial screening indicates the need for further evaluation, parents are notified and permission is requested.  Once the communication assessment has been completed, the results are presented to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) [including parents] in the form of an Evaluation report (ER).  At this time recommendations are made regarding the need for and /or degree of  speech/language intervention.  Recommendations may include collaboration with teachers to discuss classroom/curriculum modifications, suggestions to parents for "at-home" considerations, and/or direct intervention at school via a specially designed speech/language program in the form of an Individualized Educational Program Plan (IEP).

Role number two is to collaborate as a member of the Instructional Support Team (IST), as well as with individual teachers, parents, and professionals, on an as-needed basis.  It is through this role that I can provide suggestions to parents and teachers for communication skill enrichment.

My third and most involved role is to provide direct intervention through an individually designed speech/language program.  Students qualify for this intervention as determined by the MDT in accord with criteria and regulations established by the Central Bucks School District and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.

I am assigned to Pine Run 3.5 days per week.  During the remainder of the week I provide speech/language services to Kutz Elementary School.  If you have questions regarding your child's communication abilities in the areas of articulation, fluency, voice or language (processing or expression) don't hesitate to contact me.