Speech Therapy can help people who have difficulty speaking to communicate better and to break down the barriers that result from speech impediments. The goals of this therapy include improving pronunciation, strengthening the muscles used in speech, and learning to speak correctly.
It can be used for a lot of different speech problems and disorders, from smaller problems like a hoarse voice up to partial loss of speech due to brain damage. Depending on the type of disorder, other medical or psychological treatments may be used as well.
What kinds of disorders can Speech Therapy treat? Conditions like:
Speech disorders
Language disorders
Voice disorders (dysphonia)
Trouble swallowing
