Abstract

This article examines the effect of managed care on the types of children and services offered in the schools. The role of cost containment in service delivery in the schools relative to managed care is described. Skills that the speech-language pathologist must develop and maintain in the school systems in this era of managed care are outlined. Case management skills, definition of critical outcomes of service, and building and maintaining team approaches to communication problems are also emphasized.

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