Speech & Language Department
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DCIU’s Speech-Language Pathologists provide speech and language services to children ages 3 to 21 who reside in Delaware County. Direct services consist of screenings, evaluations, and interventions for students with communication disorders and related areas including language, articulation, phonology, fluency, and voice.
Using a continuum of service delivery models, DCIU's Speech-Language Pathologists provide therapy services in a variety of settings including special education classrooms, non-public schools, speech-language therapy rooms, Head Start Programs, and preschools. Services are individualized based on the student's needs.
All DCIU Speech-Language Pathologists have Pennsylvania Department of Education certification. Additional certifications include Pennsylvania Professional License and ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competency.
The DCIU is an ASHA (American Speech, Language and Hearing Association) approved provider of continuing education units and sponsors workshops during the school year. Through these workshops, Speech-Language Pathologists are able to earn CEU's required for maintenance of their professional license and ASHA certification.
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Contacts
Kim Cott, M.Ed., Speech & Language Program Supervisor
484-423-7000, ext. 6635 | kcott@dciu.orgKelly Lytle, M.A., CCC-SLP, Assistant Speech & Language Program Supervisor
484-423-7000, ext. 6602| klytle@dciu.orgJenny McGee, Administrative Assistant, Speech & Language Department
484-423-7000, ext. 6641 | jmcgee@dciu.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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I think my child needs speech and language services. How do I request an evaluation?
If your child is younger than 2 years and 9 months, you'll need to reach out to the Office of Early Intervention in Delaware County. Here is their website:
If your child is 3-5 years old, the first step is to complete our online referral form:
DCIU Early Intervention Intake Form
After filling out the online form, a representative from Early Intervention will reach out to you about next steps. You will receive a packet of forms to complete. These packets can be returned through email to msjohnson@dciu.org or in person at:
Marple Education Center, 85 N Malin Rd, Broomall PA 19008.
Qualified and trained experts will then do an evaluation with your child to see if he qualifies for services. Feel free to reach out to Speech and Language Supervisors if you have any questions.
If your child is in a nonpublic school age program, reach out to your child's teacher or principal to start the referral process.
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If my child qualifies for services, where will speech language therapy be provided?
In our early intervention department, our speech language pathologists provide services in community preschools, at our Marple and Aston DCIU sites, or in specialized classrooms. The team recommendation for location of services will be discussed at the IEP team meeting following your child's evaluation. Home services are only provided in individualized circumstances where services cannot be provided in an educational setting, such as if a student has complex medical needs.
If your child is school-aged, services would be provided in their school setting.
