2009 WSHA Convention

Attendees at the 2009 WSHA Convention, October 1 & 2, 2009 in Casper, WY were asked to share their experience with the new WDE Eligibility Rules for SLP/Aud services.

1. A 2 year 11 months old child who cannot qualify for part B because her language score (on 2 year old norms) is "only" -1.4 SD, but on 3 year norms would be -1.68 SD and would qualify.

2. Very frustrated about omitted "professional judgment" qualifications. (Multiple "dittos")

3. A 3 year 4 months old with 73% receptive, 10% expressive, articulation 10% can't qualify. He needs services badly, can't understand his conversational speech.