SPinS
The Speech Pathology in Schools (SPinS) model helps children with communication difficulties and gives speech pathology students valuable hands-on experience working in schools.
Services
The program is a collaboration between classroom teachers, speech pathology students, and a clinical educator. Together, they support children’s communication and learning needs.
Students and the clinical educator visit the school one day each week for two school terms. They provide assessments and therapy through individual and group sessions, work with children in classrooms, and support teachers with practical strategies.
Many children involved in the SPinS program have speech or language delays that make it hard to keep up with literacy learning. These challenges can lead to disengagement from school. Research shows that children form their attitudes toward learning within the first few months of school, and once negative patterns develop, they can be hard to change.
The SPinS model is valuable because it provides:
- Assessment and support for children with speech, language, and literacy difficulties.
- Practical, school-based experience for speech pathology students, helping them build skills in assessment, therapy, and collaboration with teachers and school staff.
To make an appointment, please email us.
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