District Preschool Speech-Language Program

District families with children ages 3, 4 or 5 years old not yet in Kindergarten who are concerned with their child’s speech and/or language skills may request a screening appointment. If your child qualifies for services, a schedule of times and days will be made available. Though housed at Crow Island School, this service is open to all families in the District.

Concerns addressed in the Preschool Speech-Language Program include deficits or delays in:

1. Articulation /Phonological Processes– a child’s speech is difficult to understand by adults or peers. This challenge can be expressed through behaviors resulting in frustration or limiting interaction with his/her peers.
2. Receptive Language– a child may have difficulty listening to and comprehending classroom activities or home situations. This could result with not being able to follow verbal 1 or 2-step directions or not being able to listen to or understand simple stories read to him or her.
3. Expressive Language – a child may have difficulty retelling their everyday experiences in a developmentally organized manner using correct word order. Communication during play or games and interactive story telling may also be affected and possibly separate the child socially from their peers.
4. Vocabulary – a child with limited vocabulary of word structures including verbs, descriptive words and pronouns may have difficulty labeling and remembering names of people and everyday objects, toys, etc.
5. Basic Language Concepts – a child may struggle in playgroups or the preschool environment when not being able to use language that explains differences, location, position and relationships correctly. Also struggling to answer simple questions, comment on classroom or home activities or make social connections with peers.
6. Other less frequent areas supported are children with stuttering and vocal quality issues.

If you would like to discuss the speech-language development of your preschool child and you are a resident of District 36, please contact
Carole White, Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist
(847) 446-0393 ext. 4812

Or If you have further questions about the evaluation process or supports/services that may be available for your preschool child, please contact
Mark Ditthardt, Director of Pupil Services
847-446-9400