National Evaluation Series (NES) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Test

For a student with language delays, which intervention might be beneficial to enhance communication skills?

1. Social skills training

2. Speech therapy

3. Behavior modification

4. Curriculum modification

The correct answer is: Speech therapy

Speech therapy is an effective intervention for students with language delays because it is specifically designed to address communication skills. Speech therapy involves working with a qualified speech-language pathologist who can assess a child's specific language needs and develop a customized plan to improve their articulation, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and overall communication abilities. Through targeted exercises, practices, and techniques, the therapist can help the student overcome their language delays, making it easier for them to express their thoughts and needs effectively. This approach focuses on building foundational skills necessary for effective communication and can be tailored to fit the individual student's requirements, thus fostering better academic and social interactions. In contrast, while social skills training, behavior modification, and curriculum modification can also support a student’s overall development, they do not specifically target the underlying language issues that speech therapy addresses directly.