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Speech & Language Therapy
Speech & Language therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It is performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), 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 or language disorder.
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.
Who needs Speech & Language Therapy :
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Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation disorders, Phonological Disorders, etc.,)
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Fluency Disorders (Stuttering, Cluttering, etc.,)
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Resonance Disorders (Cleft lip & Palate, Velopharyngeal Dysfunctions, etc., )
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Receptive Disorders (Autism, ADHD, Head Damage, Hearing Loss, etc.,)
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Expressive Disorders (Cerebral palsy, Neuro developmental disorders, Down Syndrome etc., )
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Cognitive Communication Disorders (COMA, Head Injury, memory issues, Dementia, etc.,)
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Aphasia (Post Stroke Language difficulty, TBI, etc.,)
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Dysarthria (Post Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS, Facial Palsy, etc.,)