Expressive Language Disorder - Special Education Coding

Special Education Coding

Students diagnosed with an expressive language disability usually qualify for extra educational supports and assistance in school.

An expressive language disability or delay in kindergarten age children is classified as a Communication Disability/Delay under a Code 30. If there is no marked improvement in the child's ability to express themselves verbally once the student enters Grade 1, a child can be give a Code 57 for a Communication Disability. This diagnosis must be given from a Speech-Language Pathologist in order for the child to receive continued special education funding.

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