Speech services are provided to children whose expressive and/or receptive language development impacts their ability to communicate adequately within the school environment. Deficits can be related to: phonological/articulation disorders, stuttering/dysfluency, voice disorders, language disorders, disorders related to hearing impairment or organic anomalies.
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Since the first Special Education law was enacted in 1977 the total number of children and students served has increased by 81%. - US Department of Education