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Speech therapy is a training which helps one to improve their receptive and expressive language skills, as well as other linguistic skills. It also includes training in the areas of memory, problem solving skills, learning issues, voice related problems and so on

1. Speech Therapy Speech therapy is a training which helps one to improve their receptive and expressive language skills, as well as other linguistic skills.it also includes training in the areas of memory, problem solving skills, learning issues, voice related problems and so on. The training sessions will be provided by a speech language pathologist (SLP) based on the information obtained by assessment sessions and client’s improvement.

2. Benefits Early language skills (for children learning to talk and communicate). Improving voice quality. Receptive Language skills(understanding what is heard or read) Expressive language skills (ability to talk,write) Fluency (ability to speak fluently without stammering). Articulation (improving clarity of speech)

3. Visiting a Speech therapist Visit a speech therapist as soon as you feel like something is affecting your ability to speak, hear or communicate with others. Visit a speech therapist if you think your child might have difficulties with language or comprehension. Common symptoms of communication disorder Talking infrequently or less than usual. Difficulty using language or words. Trouble understanding simple sentences. Getting frustrated easily when reading, listening or talking.

4. C onditions treated with speech therapy Anyone with a communication disorder will be benefited from speech therapy. A speech therapist or might also suggest speech therapy if you have a hearing loss or health condition if you have swallowing issues . Your speech therapist may recommend speech therapy to help with Aphasia Apraxia Articulation disorder Cognitive-communication disorders Dysarthria Expressive disorders Fluency disorders Receptive disorders Resonance disorders

5. Aphasia Difficulty in writing ,reading,speaking,understanding language. Stroke or injuries to the part of brain which process language often develops aphasia.

6. Apraxia Apraxia is a condition in which people know what they want to say, but have difficulty in forming the words. Reading, swallowing,writing, and other motor skills might also get affected.

7. Articulation Disorder Unable to produce certain word sounds such as saying “thith” instead of “this.” Or “wed” instead of “red” .

8. Cognitive-communication disorders There will be difficulty in communication if the part of your brain which controls your thinking ability is damaged.These people may have issues with listening, speaking, memory and problem-solving.

9. Dysarthria Dysarthria is a condition in which people may have slow speech. It happens when people have weak muscle s th at control your sp eech .

10. Expressive disorders Conveying thoughts or getting words out is the main difficulty that these type of people face.

11. Fluency disorders S peed, flow and rhythm of your speech is disrupted in this type of disorder. Stutterin g and cluttering are fluency disorders.

12. Receptive disorders Receptive disorders are for those difficulty in processing what others are saying. People with receptive disorders will have issues such as limited vocabulary, trouble following directions or seem uninterested in conversations.

13. Resonance disorders Oral or nasal cavities are affected in resonance disorders. A irflow is blocked by them and they can alter the vibrations that help you hear sounds. Cleft palate , swollen tonsils can cause resonance disorders.

14. Speech Therapy are for those who needs help with speech or language skills.There’s no age bar for speech therapy, both adults and children can get help from speech therapy for their communication disorders. Studies have found that children with speech therapy requirements have most success because they start at a earlier age and also practicing within home also helps them attain better results. Age best for speech therapy

15. A ctivities done in speech therapy For children, speech therapy usually involves board games which is language based,also certain sequencing activities For adults, speech therapy is for improving particular skill sets like improving coordination between your brain and mouth. Speech therapy activities Mouth and tongue exercises Facial movements Reading out loud Playing word games

16. Advantages of speech therapy Enhance self-esteem. Better independence. Enhance ability to express ideas, feelings & thoughts. To make children school ready. Improved vocal quality. Better language skills. Improved swallowing function. Better quality of life.

17. Duration of Speech therapy Every persons speech therapy needs are unique. There are speech disorders that improve with age, other speech disorders require speech therapy for a long term. If speech disorder is caused by certain health conditions, your speech and language skills may improve as you recover from that health condition. Age is also a factor for determining speech therapy duration.