Speech therapy is a clinical intervention aimed at helping individuals improve their communication skills, which may include speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assess and diagnose a wide range of communication challenges, from articulation and pronunciation issues to more complex language disorders and cognitive-communication problems.
Therapy can involve various techniques, such as articulation drills, language exercises, and strategies to enhance social communication skills. SLPs also work with individuals who have difficulty swallowing, teaching safe swallowing techniques and strategies to improve feeding skills. The ultimate goal of speech therapy is to enhance the individual’s ability to communicate effectively and participate fully in daily activities and social interactions.
