Using Photography to Enhance Language and Learning: A Picture Can Encourage a Thousand Words

Speech-language pathologists often face the challenge of engaging children with language and learning disabilities in active conversation that allows opportunities to develop more elaborate linguistic and discourse abilities. School-based speech-language pathologists often search for tools that will aid them in creating meaningful and effective techniques in their work with an emphasis on: developing therapy plans that reflect more natural language environments; collaboration with classroom teachers on curriculum and communication skills objectives; and involvement of parents in the treatment program.