How to Get Help With Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is a type of treatment for communication difficulties. It can improve speech and other forms of expression, like swallowing.
If you are struggling with speech or language skills, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) may be able to assist. SLPs hold a master’s degree and are licensed in your state to practice. SLPs can provide services for children with special needs as well as adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Articulation disorder, fluency disorder and resonance or voice disorder are common speech issues that an SLP can assist in improving. These issues affect how someone creates and produces sounds to form words, how they sound when saying them aloud and how listeners process those sounds.
Reading difficulties are common among children with speech and language issues, including autism. An SLP can teach these children reading techniques such as table writing. They may work one-on-one or in a group setting.
SLPs can assist children and adults with social skills, such as how to communicate in different contexts and appropriate school behavior. Furthermore, they offer training and education to family members and caregivers.
Children with aphasia, a brain disorder that hinders language use and comprehension, can benefit from therapy. Aphasia can be caused by strokes or other brain issues.
