Types of Speech Therapy

 

In the event of a large number of disorders, you can be referred to a speech therapist, An SLP can help manage problems related to speaking, hearing, and swallowing. More specifically, an SLP can help assess and treat: Flow of speech: stuttering and disorder Language: articulation Language: ability and understanding of spoken and written language Knowledge: attention, memory, ability to solve problems Voice: characteristics of the voice tone Hearing and rehabilitation Hearing: recovery techniques Related to language, hearing and language disorders Swallowing disorders: stroke and congenital disorders Other Services: Some therapists will specialize in other services including professional voice development, accent or dialect change, transgender voice, business communication change, and voice hygiene.

Speech Therapy for Late Speakers

If your baby or toddler should talk now but doesn't, they may be referred to a speech therapist who will likely try several things to encourage your child to speak, including playing with them. A favorite toy until a child asks will motivate young children to speak, but that depends on the circumstances. For some children, other forms of communication can be introduced, such as sign language or picture cards. The language can also recommend your child for further evaluation steps, such as hearing tests, if necessary.

Speech Therapy for Difficulty Swallowing

Your child may have difficulty swallowing for a variety of reasons. A speech therapist can help your child with difficulty swallowing by doing exercises to help them strengthen their mouths, increase tongue movement, and improve chewing. Make recommendations on the consistency of food. For babies, a speech therapist can help coordinate their sucking, swallowing, and breathing patterns. As mentioned above, these are just a few of the things a speech therapist could do. There are many other conditions and methods that are used to assess them.

Speech Therapy for Stuttering

Stuttering is a problem that usually develops in childhood, but can also occur in adulthood. Stuttering is commonly viewed as a type of behavior problem. Control the stuttering. A common practice that your child can use is teaching them to control their speed of speech, as speaking too fast can make stuttering worse in some people. Speaking slower and more fluently can help. It can also be helpful to control your breathing.

Speech Therapy for Children with Apraxia

Children with apraxia have difficulty pronouncing certain syllables or making certain sounds. Your child knows what to say, but it does not seem to be doing well. Speech therapists are qualified to screen children for apraxia through various tests. including: Oral motor assessment to check for muscle weakness in the jaw, lips, or tongue Assessment of the melody of speech while the therapist is listening to see if he can correctly emphasize certain syllables and sound and pauses at the appropriate point in a. Use speech sound assessment, which also determines how well the child can pronounce sounds, including vowels, consonants, and sound combinations. This includes determining how well others can understand the child's conversational language. If your child is diagnosed with apraxia, he or she will likely need one-time speech therapy several times a week.1 This therapy will likely consist of intensely gazing practice. The therapist will try to help your child understand audio feedback as well as visual or tactile cues.

 

Treatment for Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects movement. Symptoms begin gradually, and sometimes there is a slight tremor in one arm. Tremors are common, but this condition usually leads to stiffness or slowness of movement. There may be little or no expression on your face. The arms cannot swing when walking. Your speech may become soft or vague. As the disease progresses, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease will get worse. Significantly improve your symptoms. Sometimes, your doctor may recommend surgery to regulate certain areas of the brain and improve your symptoms.

Symptoms

The first signs may be small and will not be noticed. Symptoms usually start on one side of the body and usually get worse on that side, although symptoms start to affect both sides.

Tremor:Tremors or tremors usually start in the limbs, usually hands or fingers. You can rub your thumb and index finger back and forth. This is called pill rolling tremor. When you are resting, your hands may tremble.

Slow motion (sluggish movement): Over time, Parkinson's disease slows down the speed of movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming.When you walk, your steps may be shorter. It can sometimes be difficult to get up from a chair. You can drag your feet while trying to walk.

Stiff muscles: Muscle stiffness can occur anywhere in the body. It can be painful and restrict freedom of movement.

Poor posture and balance:Your posture may be bent over, or you may have balance problems due to Parkinson's disease. Hands when walking.

Changes in language: You may speak softly, quickly, draw words, or hesitate before speaking

 

Prevention

Since the cause of Parkinson's disease is still unclear, effective methods to prevent this disease are still a mystery. Many studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Several other studies have shown that people who consume the caffeine in coffee, tea, and cola are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who do not consume caffeine. Green tea can also reduce the risk of this disease. However, it is not clear whether caffeine can actually prevent Parkinson's disease. There is currently insufficient evidence that caffeinated beverages are used to prevent Parkinson's disease. Since the cause of Parkinson's disease is still unclear, effective methods to prevent this disease are still a mystery. Many studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Several other studies have shown that people who consume the caffeine in coffee, tea, and cola are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who do not consume caffeine. Green tea can also reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.However, it is not clear whether caffeine can actually prevent Parkinson's disease or if there are other links. There is currently insufficient evidence that caffeinated beverages are used to prevent Parkinson's disease.

 

 Our clinic provides a free initial telephone consultation to determine if speech and language analysis is required. With 20 years of clinical experience, we provide pediatric, adult and elderly speech therapy to improve skills and quality of life at different stages of life.