Speech and Language Therapy Services

 
A licensed speech pathologist works in with a student.
 

At all PHILLIPS Programs locations, speech and language therapy is provided by or under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist. Services are delivered in accordance with a student’s individualized education plan (IEP) and can be provided in the form of individual, group, and/or consultation with individual student teams.

Speech and language pathologists assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children, youth, and adults.

Another important role of the speech-language pathologist is to identify and assess children at risk for reading and writing difficulties, provide phonological awareness intervention, and document reading and writing outcomes.

Our licensed speech pathologists collaborate with and train other school-based professionals and parents to help facilitate students’ academic, communication, and social skills in the educational environment.

If you are a student seeking an internship or a recent college graduate wanting to make a difference in the lives of students, their families, and your colleagues, check out PHILLIPS Programs' open positions today.

AREAS OF NEED FREQUENTLY ADDRESSED BY SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES AT PHILLIPS:

  • Challenges decoding written words and spelling

  • Difficulty understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings

  • Difficulty connecting language to what is read or heard

  • Difficulty forming a complete sentence, using incorrect grammar, and confused word order

  • Difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently

  • Impaired memory skills and/or difficulty with word-finding

  • Impaired social communication skills

  • Limited vocabulary and/or difficulty defining and describing

  • Difficulty organizing thoughts, paying attention, planning, and/or problem-solving

THE PHILLIPS PROGRAMS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT IS COMPRISED OF LICENSED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS WITH CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING:

  • ADHD

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Behavior Management

  • Auditory Processing Disorder

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Developmental Language Delays and Disorders

  • Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia

  • Language-Based Reading Disorders

  • Pragmatic Language Disorder

  • Phonological Awareness Disorder

  • Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Everything we do at PHILLIPS Programs is focused on our students' growth and success. If you are a licensed speech pathologist searching for a meaningful career opportunity in the metro-DC area, take a look at our open positions and competitive benefits package.

 

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