Speech therapy is the study of speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing problems. Through therapy, the problem is identified and a treatment plan is developed. If you or a loved one has one of the following problems listed below, speech therapy may help.
Speech problems:
- Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or words
- Slurred speech or weakened muscles of the mouth and face
Language problems:
- Difficulty understanding what you hear
- Talking in conversation
- Finding the words you want to say
- Reading and writing.
Voice problems:
- Difficulty producing voice at all
- Having a voice that is not consistent with your age and sex
- Poor clarity of voice
Cognitive problems:
- Difficulty with thinking skills that allow us to communicate effectively
- Problem solve and use reasoning in our everyday lives
- Children having difficulty in school may have cognitive problems
- Recent problems with memory may also be caused by a cognitive impairment.
Swallowing problems:
- Difficulty chewing
- Pocketing food in the mouth
- Getting the food down or coughing and choking when you eat or drink
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