Service Overview
Speech therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It is performed by speech-language pathologists, which are often referred to as speech therapists. Speech therapy techniques are used to improve communication. These include articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and others depending on the type of speech.
- Cognitive-communication disorders are problems with communication skills
- Expressive disorders are problems with putting words together, having
- Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders are disorders in the way someone eats
- Speech-language pathologists, often called speech therapists
Speech therapy may be needed for Speech Disorders that develop in childhood or Speech Impairments in adults caused by an injury or illness, such as Stroke or Brain Injury. These are problems with making sounds in syllables, or saying words incorrectly to the point that listeners.
Receptive Disorders are problems with understanding or processing language problems with putting words together, having a limited vocabulary, or being unable to use language.