ASSUMPTIONS
(Linda Pruden)
1. All students can learn
2. Each student is a unique individual worthy of respect
3. Teaching students to become more efficient
listeners/speakers/thinkers is important
4. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
thinking are integrated skills
5. Empowering students is vital
6. Students
can learn from each other
7. Teaching within the least restrictive environment is
mandated
8. Focus on
language within the natural environment affects change
9. SLPs can
effectively impact students when they team-up with teachers and
parents
10. Teachers and SLP’s are by definition different
11. SLP’s know language--Teachers know curriculum
12. Teachers and SLP's team together best when they share their individuality and expertise
