If someone faces difficulty in uttering certain words, speaking clearly, or is not able to communicate then they may be in need of Speech therapy. It is also useful in cases where an individual is not able to understand what is being said to them or is unable to respond to a question appropriately.Speech therapy refers to the process of diagnosis and treatment of language disorders, articulation disorders, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, etc. This Service is provided by a professional known as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist. An SLP has a degree in Speech-language pathology and audiology (BALSP). In India, these professionals are registered under the Rehabilitation Council of India.
The first session will focus more on assessment and gathering information. It will be a one-to-one session. Always remember to get all the medical reports. This helps in getting a good case history. Try and keep information handy regarding the milestones of your child ie when he/she started walking or uttering words. Make a note of all your observations regarding the speech and language-related behaviors of your child that you are concerned about. Also, be prepared with the queries you may have about the treatment or about the disorder in general. All this information cumulatively aids in understanding the issue. A few formal tests will be conducted in order to establish a baseline.
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