Speech Therapy

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPEECH THERAPY

What exactly do speech therapists do?

Speech therapists are trained to deliver various sorts of Speech Therapy to children in order to assist them in overcoming communication difficulties. They can also assist with problems with written language and auditory processing.

The speech therapist will determine the specific nature of the child's speech and language problem during the first session, whether it is related to articulation, fluency, resonance, or oral feeding concerns. They are then able to greatly improve the child's speech abilities through a combination of personalized Speech Therapy exercises.

How long does it take to complete Speech Therapy?

Your child may be able to overcome their speech impairment with just a few months of Speech Therapy treatment, whereas others may need years. It is critical to understand that Speech Therapy for Children does not cure the disease, but rather provides the exercises and tools necessary for the child to manage with it. The speech therapist will usually give parents/caregivers advice and tactics to help reinforce your child's Speech Therapy courses at home. In this context, it is also critical to ensure that your child and their therapist are a good fit, so that they can experience Speech Therapy results as soon as possible.

What are the advantages of Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy for children enables them to talk correctly and hold conversations with others, as well as eat and swallow securely. It boosts their confidence because they no longer have to fight to talk. Speech Therapy can assist children with dyslexia separate sounds that they would otherwise confuse in their thoughts. Young children can benefit from personalized Speech Therapy for Kids from an early age in order to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally and live a more satisfying life.

What are the different Speech Therapy exercises for Kids

Flash cards: These aid youngsters in remembering and practicing difficult sounds.

Mirror exercises: The therapist may have your kid stand in front of a mirror and assist them pronounce each word slowly and carefully. This is done so that your child understands how the mouth should look when saying a specific word.

Tongue exercises: Tongue exercises are an important aspect of Speech Therapy treatment for safe swallowing. Pushing the tongue to the bumpy portion behind the upper teeth and then curling back as far as possible are two examples.

At HNR Speech & Hearing, professional therapists work with children to ensure that they receive the best Speech Therapy treatment available. We pay close attention to detail and take great care to ensure that your child is benefiting from the Speech Therapy activities and speaking more confidently with each session.