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Speech-Language Therapy.
Speech-language therapy is a treatment for children with problems speaking and/or understanding language. These problems can include:
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Articulation Disorders:
These are problems with making sounds in syllables, or saying words incorrectly to the point that listeners can't understand what's being said. For example, a child with an articulation disorder might say "wabbit" instead of "rabbit" or "th" instead of "s." -
Fluency Disorders:
These include problems such as stuttering, in which the flow of speech is interrupted by unusual stops, partial-word repetitions ("b-b-boy"), or prolonging sounds and syllables (sssssnake). - Resonance or Voice Disorders: These are problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice that distract listeners from what's being said. For example, a child with a resonance disorder might have a nasal voice or a voice that is too loud or too soft.
- Language Disorders: These can be either receptive or expressive:
- Receptive disorders are problems with understanding or processing language. For example, a child with a receptive disorder might not be able to follow simple instructions or understand what is being said to them in a story.
- Expressive disorders are problems with putting words together, having a limited vocabulary, or being unable to use language in a socially appropriate way. For example, a child with an expressive disorder might have trouble telling a story or answering questions in a complete sentence.
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Cognitive-Communication disorders:
These are problems with communication skills that involve memory, attention, perception, organization, regulation, and problem solving. For example, a child with a cognitive-communication disorder might have trouble understanding the social rules of conversation or taking turns in a conversation. -
Fluency Disorders:
These include problems such as stuttering, in which the flow of speech is interrupted by unusual stops, partial-word repetitions ("b-b-boy"), or prolonging sounds and syllables (sssssnake). -
Dysphagia/Oral Feeding Disorders:
These are disorders in the way someone eats or drinks. They include problems with chewing and swallowing, coughing, gagging, and refusing foods.
Speech-language therapy can be very effective in helping children with communication disorders. The earlier a child receives therapy, the better their chances of success.
