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.