What happens in speech and language therapy?

 

The therapist may model correct vocabulary and grammar, and use repetition exercises to build language skills. Articulation therapy: Articulation, or sound production, exercises involve having the therapist model correct sounds and syllables in words and sentences for a child, often during play activities.

 

What is done in speech therapy?

 

Speech therapy is the evaluation and treatment of speaking problems and speech disorders. It is done by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), which are often referred to as speech therapists. Different techniques are used in speech therapy to improve communication.

 

Speech and language therapy involves assessing and treating communication challenges and speech disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), commonly known as speech therapists, use a variety of techniques to enhance a person's ability to communicate. In language therapy, the therapist might model correct vocabulary and grammar, using repetition exercises and play activities to help build language skills. Articulation therapy focuses on sound production, where the therapist demonstrates correct sounds and syllables within words and sentences. Therapy may also include exercises for strengthening the muscles used in speech, as well as techniques for improving fluency, voice modulation, and comprehension of verbal and nonverbal cues, tailored to each individual’s needs.