Response to Intervention (RTI) and Speech and Language Impairments

There are many ways to diagnose or determine the presence of a disability. Two of the more common ways are the discrepancy model and response to intervention (RtI).

Review the information on pages 107-110, and consider the strengths and challenges with both.

Which do you believe to be the most effective/appropriate? Why?

Discussion 4

Choose one of the speech disorders or language impairments described on pages 129-132.

Provide a brief explanation of that disorder or impairment, and then describe an instructional strategy, assessment accommodation, or inclusion strategy to best meet the needs of that student.