Year: 1994 - 95 AGM December 1, 1994 - SSAAM

B- STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE DISORDERS (continued)
Rule la
Rule Out
Initial or ongoing training in the use
of augmented communication
systems may be provided in the
context of direc: therapy to
smdents demonstrating significant
delays in. language acquisition, a
signincani discrepancy between
cognitive and linguistic
performances, and the need for a
nonoral communication system;
practice with the system, to achieve
commncicalive competency with
need to be provided within the
student's regular or exceptional
education nroaram.
Students whose sueech and language
•* ^ 3?
problems are the result of
environmental expectations, which
are superior to developmental
expectations, and developmental
norms.
Caseload Size Maintenance
Possible Criteria for Discharge:
1. Minimal progress over a reasonable amount of time (i.e. Voice after 6 mos.;
Articulation after 1 year; Language after 2 years).
2. Caseload ptioritization as a result of changing needs and increasing numbers.
3. Goals have been achieved,
4. School and/or home have not requested services for one school year.
5. School and/or home have requested that services be discontinued.