Speech-language disabilities are addressed through the Wayland Public Schools by Speech-Language Pathologists who are certified by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Department of Education. They are licensed in Massachusetts to practice speech-language pathology.
Speech and language impairments affect a student's ability to communicate and can contribute to significant learning challenges. The scope of speech-language problems include children with speech difficulties; receptive, expressive and pragmatic language deficits; fluency disorders and hearing impairments that can interfere with academic achievement and success in the classroom.