Communication is the Key to Life!
Speech Therapy is a treatment program tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient in improving the ability to communicate through speech or the best communication option available.
Which Speech impairments can be corrected?
¨Articulation/Phonological Disorders or DelaysErrors in the person’s speech sounds. For example, replacing a ‘w’ for ‘r’ (‘white’ instead of’right’.)¨Language DisordersAny interference with the ability to communicate effectively in any community as dictated by the norms of that community.¨Fluency/Stuttering DisordersAny interruption in the flow/fluency of natural speech.¨Swallowing DisordersImpairment which reduces the ability to receive sufficient nutrition by mouth, also, when foods or liquids travel into the lungs instead of the stomach.¨Cognitive DeficitsLanguage or cognitive skills impaired by cause of stroke or brain injury, can include: short-term memory loss, problem solving, difficulties with comprehension/expression, or reasoning.¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.What are some Speech Disorders?*links below take you to asha.orgChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice What are some Language Disorders?Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
¨Language DisordersAny interference with the ability to communicate effectively in any community as dictated by the norms of that community.¨Fluency/Stuttering DisordersAny interruption in the flow/fluency of natural speech.¨Swallowing DisordersImpairment which reduces the ability to receive sufficient nutrition by mouth, also, when foods or liquids travel into the lungs instead of the stomach.¨Cognitive DeficitsLanguage or cognitive skills impaired by cause of stroke or brain injury, can include: short-term memory loss, problem solving, difficulties with comprehension/expression, or reasoning.¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.What are some Speech Disorders?*links below take you to asha.orgChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice What are some Language Disorders?Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
¨Fluency/Stuttering DisordersAny interruption in the flow/fluency of natural speech.¨Swallowing DisordersImpairment which reduces the ability to receive sufficient nutrition by mouth, also, when foods or liquids travel into the lungs instead of the stomach.¨Cognitive DeficitsLanguage or cognitive skills impaired by cause of stroke or brain injury, can include: short-term memory loss, problem solving, difficulties with comprehension/expression, or reasoning.¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.What are some Speech Disorders?*links below take you to asha.orgChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice What are some Language Disorders?Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
¨Swallowing DisordersImpairment which reduces the ability to receive sufficient nutrition by mouth, also, when foods or liquids travel into the lungs instead of the stomach.¨Cognitive DeficitsLanguage or cognitive skills impaired by cause of stroke or brain injury, can include: short-term memory loss, problem solving, difficulties with comprehension/expression, or reasoning.¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.What are some Speech Disorders?*links below take you to asha.orgChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice What are some Language Disorders?Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
¨Cognitive DeficitsLanguage or cognitive skills impaired by cause of stroke or brain injury, can include: short-term memory loss, problem solving, difficulties with comprehension/expression, or reasoning.¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.What are some Speech Disorders?*links below take you to asha.orgChildhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice What are some Language Disorders?Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
¨ Oral Motor / Sensory DisordersAn inability to effectively use muscles such as tounge or jaw in the correct manner to process food or speech. Sensory impairment refers to abnormal functioning of one or more of the five receptive pathways (vision, hearing, smelling, touching, or tasting.)¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.
¨VoiceDeviations in pitch, intensity, or quality, of vocal functions, may be related to laryngeal function or resonance disorders.
What are some Speech Disorders?
*links below take you to asha.org
Childhood Apraxia of SpeechDysarthriaOrofacial Myofunctional DisordersSpeech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological ProcessesStutteringVoice
What are some Language Disorders?
Language-Based Learning DisabilitiesPreschool Language DisordersSelective Mutism
AutismCleft Lip and PalateRight Hemisphere Brain InjuryTraumatic Brain Injury
What are some Communication Options?Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationSpeech for People with Tracheostomies or Ventilators
What are Speech Therapy Treatment Options?
Treatment options vary from patient to patient, and every case is unique. From pediatric to geriatric and from mild to severe, therapy improves communication through exercises and training. Every patient‘s treatment is specialized, following the initial evaluation. An individual course of action is developed and the patient is encouraged to practice the exercise in order to improve communication. Caregivers are also encouraged to practice the exercise with the patient after the treatment, to improve results.A full plan of care is essential to developing effective speech and communication.
How can I signup to receive Speech Therapy?
1.Consult with your doctor and discuss the concerns about your situation.
2.Ask your doctor if he/she feels Speech Therapy would help.
3.Get a prescription for Speech TherapyEvaluation/Treatment from your doctor.
4.Call (954) 649-4111 to schedule your first appointment.
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