Speech or language impairment refers to a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, language or voice impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. A speech or language impairment may be congenital or acquired. It refers to impairments in the areas of articulation, fluency, voice or language. Individuals may demonstrate one or any combination of speech or language impairments. A speech or language impairment may be a primary disability or it may be secondary to other disabilities. [34 C.F.R. § 300.8(c)(11)]

Staff Contact

Leah Tillery, M.A., CCC-SLP
Education Program Specialist
Speech-Language Pathology
Division for Special Education Services
Georgia Department of Education
1770 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 657-9951
E-mail: ltillery@doe.k12.ga.us

Download:

• Speech and Language Rules and Regulations

Online Resources:

• American Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Language and Literacy
• Speech and Language Milestone Chart
• Early Childhood Growth Chart
• How Does Your Child Hear and Talk
• Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
• Acquiring English as a Second Language: What's Normal and What's Not
• Your Child's Communication Development: Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade