Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Blog #8- SLPs
Today you had the opportunity to learn what a speech-language pathologist does in a school setting and how you as a special education teacher can support their work. Please comment on either the SLP you heard today or the one you interviewed for your paper and share 2 or 3 things you learned from that person. Feel free to comment on your classmates blogs as well.
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Talking with the speech pathologist yesterday was very interesting.I learned about some of the new technology that make it easier for kids to communicate. When I was an para I had students with devices so it is interesting to see how technology has evolved in just a few short years. Also I learned a lot about ELIM. I've heard of this school however I did not know they types of services they offer. I thought it was interesting when she said that their main goal is to get the students back into their home school and into the least restrictive environment. I feel that this is not always the case with students who are outsourced. Speaking with her was a good reminder that special education is always changing and what works for one student may not work for the next.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to learn about the new technology and how it changes almost every 5 years. I had very brief knowledge about ELIM prior to class so it was informative to hear what they offer at ELIM and the roles of home districts in the IEP process and implementing the IEP's.
DeleteAllison offered great insight into both the use of AAC devices and the work of Elim Christian Services.
ReplyDeleteLast night's class was very informative. I learned a lot about the varying devices that children and adults can use to communicate with others. I've seen devices before but I have always seen the devices used from what I thought, "incorrectly". I liked how she explained just like any other language you have to be taught how to use it. Individuals need to be taught how to use their device and when they are pressing random buttons its just babbling. A way of communication. I also enjoyed learning and seeing how the eye gaze device works as well. I enjoyed hearing Allison speak last night and the wealth of knowledge she brought to us.
ReplyDeleteI agree Kristina it was interesting when she said the device is their language and way of communicating. So just like anything else we need to teach them the proper way to use it.I also never thought about them just pressing random buttons as "babbling". I had no idea something like eye gaze existed until the other night. Allison is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed listening to her speak.
DeleteI was intrigued by the eye gaze device too. I love how you said when the students are pressing random buttons they are babbling, which is a form of communication. This is so true and amazing to see a student trying to discover their voice!
DeleteIt was interesting how students need to "learn the language."
ReplyDeleteIt was really interesting to hear from an SLP that works primarily with non-verbal students and how they communicate. I learned quite a bit about technology and how it is implemented. I am very used to speaking with the SLP in the building I work in, and seeing the speech deficits of verbal students so this is another element to speech and language that I didn't know much about.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found Allison to be informative.
DeleteI agree, it is so interesting to see how different buildings have such different needs when it comes to communication. I think an SLP has to be knowledgeable in so many different things, especially when it comes to the AAC devices. There seem to be so many options, that like other technology, is changing all the time.
DeleteWell said, Laura.
DeleteI enjoyed hearing Allison's information regarding AAC devices. It is so different than what I see at my school simply because the students at Elim have different needs than the ones we have in my building. I find it especially interesting to hear how different districts handle AAC devices in terms of how the devices are procured.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how different districts deal with purchasing AAC devices.
DeleteWorking at a private school like Elim must be very difficult as a speech path. There are so many different needs, and different ways each district goes about servicing those needs. I agree that it was very interesting learning about how different districts handle AAC devices. I also thought it was interesting hearing about how different districts handle the IEP meeting (some calling in, while others send a whole team).
DeleteI really enjoyed learning about the types of devices used for students with more significant and profound disabilities. I was really intrigued by the eye gaze device that is available to students. I think it is amazing how far technology has advanced so all children can find their voice. It was also interesting to me the IEP process that Elim goes through. At the cooperative, we are responsible for writing the IEP's and goals and meet with the district representative where if they have a concern regarding how we wrote the IEP then we correct it together as a team. Definitely interesting to hear about both the IEP process at Elim as well as all of the new AAC devices available now.
ReplyDeleteThe eye gaze computers are amazing. They give children a voice who otherwise would not have one.
DeleteI really enjoyed having a speech pathologist guest speaker. It was so interesting learning about the new technology available for non-verbal students. I also really like how she anticipates where the child will be in the future (example: the child not being able to use her arms), and starts preparing the child with the technology that will be necessary right away. I think this is such an important aspect when working with special needs children. Not only does a teacher or related service specialist need to consider the child's current needs, but they need to be thinking about future needs as well. Furthermore, I like how she asked me about how the speech pathologist works with the 18-22 population. As I stated that night, there are currently no students in the classroom with assistive technology devices. There will be one student in the transition program next year with a device. When I interview the speech path at my school, I am going to ask her if she thought about how she will teach the student to use her device in the workplace setting, and if she will be joining the child at work to demonstrate the use of the device in the most authentic setting possible.
ReplyDeleteI too appreciate the look to the future that Allison does for her students.
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