What is Speech & Language Therapy?
Speech and Language Therapy, also known as Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) or Speech Therapy, is a specialized field of healthcare focused on assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work with individuals of all ages who experience challenges with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
What conditions or issues can Speech & Language Therapy help address?
Speech Kids NY can help with a range of conditions, including:
•Speech Sound Production: Improving articulation and pronunciation of speech sounds.
•Language Development: Enhancing vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and expression skills.
•Voice Therapy: Treating voice disorders like hoarseness or vocal cord nodules to improve vocal quality and function.
•Fluency Therapy: Addressing stuttering and other fluency disorders to improve speech fluency and communication effectiveness.
•Auditory Processing Delay: Building attention spans, improving memory retention, and enhancing overall comprehension.
•Cognitive-Communication Therapy: Rehabilitating skills such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning, especially after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
•Swallowing Therapy: Helping individuals with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) chew and swallow safely and efficiently.
What can I expect from Speech & Language Therapy services?
When seeking Speech & Language Therapy services, you can expect a personalized and comprehensive approach to your specific needs. Services typically include an initial assessment, goal setting, regular therapy sessions, progress monitoring, adjustments to the treatment plan, and education and support. At Speech Kids NY, our skilled therapists provide compassionate care with a personalized touch, ensuring a strong professional relationship.
We also use PROMPT Therapy for articulation issues. PROMPT (Prompts for Reconstructing Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) is a holistic, dynamic system designed to improve speech production and language development through sensorimotor techniques.
How long does it take to see results from Speech & Language Therapy?
The time required to see results varies based on the nature and severity of the communication or swallowing disorder, individual responsiveness to therapy, consistency of attendance, and home practice. We also use a variety of approaches and refer to other specialists when needed to achieve the best possible outcomes as quickly as possible.