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Speech-language pathologists

Any students with special needs in communication are eligible to access EQ speech-language therapy services. A student's communication difficulties do not need to be related to a disability for the student to be eligible. Local processes will determine which students will be prioritised for services.

EQ provides speech-language therapy services for students with special needs in communication or with eating and drinking. They have specialised knowledge of:

• speech, voice and fluency
• language and communication strategies
• social interaction skills
• eating, drinking and swallowing.

EQ speech-language pathologists:

• work as members of the education team to determine the educational needs of students with special needs in communication or with eating and drinking
• assist in developing and delivering programs
• help the education team to adjust the communication demands of the curriculum
• train teachers or teacher aides in ways they can support the child
• consult with and provide resources to school staff, parents and the school community
• liaise with other agencies.

For more information about EQ speech-language therapy:

• talk to staff at your school or PEO, SS
• visit the therapy services area of the Student Services website.
• see the DSSU page about speech-language therapy.

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