Speech therapy
Speech therapy is the corrective or rehabilitative treatment of
physical and/or cognitive deficits/disorders resulting in difficulty
with verbal communication. This includes both speech (articulation,
intonation, rate, intensity) and language (phonology, morphology,
syntax, semantics, pragmatics, both receptive and expressive language,
including reading and writing). Depending on the nature and severity
of the disorder, common treatments may range from physical strengthening
exercises, instructive or repetitive practice and drilling, to the
use of audio-visual aids.
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) or speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services for all ages,
in early intervention (ages 0-3 years old), preschool, primary and
secondary schooling, home care, and hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
and nursing homes. Professionals often work with stroke victims,
individuals with autism spectrum disorders or speech disorders (e.g.
lisps, stammers), and with the deaf and hearing impaired. SLPs also
provide services for individuals with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Many public school districts offer speech therapy
services during school hours.
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