Speech therapy is a specialized type aimed at assisting people with difficulties with speech, language, communication, and related delays/disorders. It includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of delays/disorders, which may include:

  • Speech sound delays and disorders (i.e., articulation, phonological disorders)

  • Language delay and disorders (i.e., expressive/receptive language disorders)

  • Social communication differences (i.e., social pragmatic differences)

Effective speech therapy is provided by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), trained professionals with specialized knowledge/skills in communication disorders. Speech therapy may include various techniques and strategies such as exercises, activities, and caregiver training to help individuals increase their communication skills and attain their goals.

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