Speech Therapy

Our Speech program is designed to meet the student’s individualized educational plan (IEP) or is based on the assessment by St. Catherine Academy teaching and administrative staff in consultation with parents/guardians. Services may incorporate Assistive Technology using devices such as IntelliKeys, Touch Window, Voice Output Devices (VOD’s) and computer software. Our goal is to provide a total communication approach. Communication strategies used for non-verbal students include sign language and assistive technology in addition to spoken and written words. Social skills as well as functional language lessons are taught through individual sessions and in the classroom. Generalization of language skills is an integral part of the curriculum. Strategies and goals to enhance functional communication are implemented by all staff across a variety of settings, (classroom, vocation and daily living skills, and community experience).

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