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School Speech and Language Pathologists
School speech and language pathologists provide interventions for learning, engagement and positive
student outcomes.
- Is your child easy to understand when speaking?
- Is your child able to understand what you say?
- Is your child able to create sentences that make sense?
- Is your child able to eat and drink without coughing and choking?
- Is your child able to read and spell as well as children their age?
- Is your child able to speak without stuttering?
- If you answered ‘no’ to any of these questions, a Speech and Language Pathologist may be able to help.
What do speech and language pathologists do?
Speech and language pathologists work with students who:
- are difficult to understand when speaking
- have difficulty with understanding language (eg. question, instructions)
- have difficulty expressing themselves
- stutter
- have difficulty with eating and drinking
- have complex communication needs
- have difficulty with literacy
- have difficulty with social skills.
- Speech and language pathologists work with class teachers, support teachers and teacher assistants (TA) to help students join in at school and achieve their educational goals.
Speech and language pathologists assess students and provide support through:
- professional learning for school staff
- whole class programs
- group therapy
- teacher assistant programs
- home programs
- individualised class programs
- individual therapy
Speech and language pathologists also work closely with school psychologists and social workers to help children achieve the best outcomes.
How are students referred?
Referrals may come from teachers, other support staff or parents. Forms are available from the school. A parent or guardian must sign the consent form for a referral to be completed.
Confidentiality
Information given to the speech and language pathologist is kept in a confidential file and can only be shared by consent or by law.
Professional Standards
Speech and language pathologists are university trained specialists and must abide by the National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers. They must also be eligible to join their professional association, Speech Pathology Australia.
Where can I get more information?
Talk to your child’s teacher, principal. Find out more about the role of a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Speech Pathology Australia website
Learning Services
All schools belong to a Learning Service. These are located in regions throughout Tasmania:
Learning Service Northern Region
Email: Learning.Services.NR@decyp.tas.gov.au
Launceston Office
Phone: 03 6777 2440
Devonport Office
Phone: 03 64784329
Learning Services Southern Region
Email: Learning.Services.S@decyp.tas.gov.au
Hobart Office
Phone: 03 6165 6466