20/03/2024
Speech therapy, also known as speech-language therapy, is a specialized healthcare field involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Speech-language therapists, also referred to as speech therapists, work with individuals of all ages who may have difficulties with speech sound production, fluency, voice quality, language development, or social communication skills.
Speech therapy sessions typically begin with an evaluation to assess the individual's specific needs and determine the nature and severity of their communication disorder. The therapist will then develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the individual's goals and abilities.
Treatment techniques in speech therapy can vary widely depending on the nature of the communication disorder. For example, speech therapists may work on improving articulation and phonation for individuals with speech sound disorders, provide language intervention strategies for children with language delays, or offer voice therapy for individuals with vocal nodules or other voice disorders.
