DeSoto County Schools Speech-Language Services

02/05/2025

https://www.today.com/video/how-screen-time-is-affecting-children-s-brains-228759621855

Researchers in Ohio led a study looking at hundreds of children’s brains since birth to examine the impact of screen time. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares an inside look at the study and how parents can help reduce screen time for their kids.

09/24/2020

If you are interested in LAMP Words for Life for your student, now is the time to consider it. See picture below for sale information.

Need more information about this app and it’s use? Message us! We ❤️ to discuss communication options.

09/03/2020

While these first few weeks of school have not come without challenges, we are starting to “hit our stride”.

We need your input! How can we use this page to better serve you? We would love to know. 😊

07/12/2020

25 more days! While there is much uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year, we are excited to see our students in person or connect through distance learning. We have missed you!

05/13/2020

Kelly Clarkson has partnered with Carter's to host ShowHER Love — an upcoming virtual baby shower — during their Month of Mom

05/12/2020

Early intervention is KEY! Here are some suggestions for keeping preschool students on track during Covid-19 school closures.

05/11/2020

05/08/2020

Here's a Better Hearing and Speech month spotlight on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

This statistic is why we all have to work together as a team to see our students with AAC succeed.

We love our students that use AAC to communicate and their families! ❤️

05/07/2020

I hear this all the time...."What does an SLP do in the schools other than help smaller children pronounce sounds?" Well, the answer is A LOT. Here is just a brief snapshot of all the things an SLP can do for our students in relation to their academic growth.

05/06/2020

Right now we are more dependent upon technology than ever. But, let's remember to take breaks and communicate with each other AWAY from technology.

Technology is a great tool, but can never replace human-to-human communication and interaction.

We miss you all!

05/05/2020

There is no surprise that Cinco de Mayo falls during Better Speech and Hearing month! 🌮😉

There are approximatley 119,500 SLPs in the US; 1250 in Mississipp; and 59 SLPs, Speech Associates, and Audioloigists in DeSoto County Schools.

We love our job, and I am so thankful for all of the hard working speech-language staff in DeSoto County Schools! ❤️