Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathology is the science which researches, identifies,
provides treatment plans for, and rectifies all types of communication
disorders.
Most people with communication
disorders can minimize the effects of their conditions through
treatment. For the ten percent of Americans who have communication
disorders, a speech-language pathologist can design services to maximize
functional abilities.
Pathologists at The Rehabilitation Center can help the
patient with a variety of disorders.
Therapy for speech and language disorders might
include facilitating effective oral communication or developing
alternative strategies to allow individuals to comprehend and express
thoughts. Speech pathologists, aided by today's techniques and
technology, can help the patient surpass far-reaching goals.
Fluency disorders,
such as stuttering, are characterized by an interruption in the flow or
rhythm of speech. These disorders are also indicated by hesitations,
repetitions or prolongations of sounds.
Hearing loss is associated with various disorders. A
trained pathologist can recognize types and causes and can provide the
suitable therapy.
Articulation disorders
create difficulties in forming sounds so that one
sound is substituted for another, a sound is omitted, or a sound is
distorted.
Neurological disorders include cerebral palsy, strokes, head injury, illnesses (such as Parkinson disease), multiple sclerosis, and other complaints. Neurological disorders affect the nerves and muscle functions necessary for good speech production. Difficulty in the ability to swallow is another area which the speech pathologist can identify and treat.
Voice disorders, such as voices that are too high or low, harsh, hoarse, breathy, weak or nasal, may be corrected by a speech pathologist.
Language disorders can be
characterized by
a loss of speech and language
abilities. Aphasia is generally caused by a stroke or head injury.
Delayed language in children is primarily a noticeable slowness in the development of language skills needed for expressing and understanding thoughts and ideas. The Rehabilitation Center has astounding success in improving language disorders.
The objectives of speech
therapy include
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developing social
interaction
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promoting
independence
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reinforcing
individual therapy goals
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providing a
stimulating language environment
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helping each client
develop a healthy self-image
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expanding positive
behavioral habits
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advancing education
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encouraging the use of full
potential
Please visit our team of specialists to discuss
possible symptoms, causes, technologies, and treatments of speech and
language disorders.
