speech therapy

any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech

Speech therapy is the corrective or rehabilitative treatment of physical and/or cognitive deficits/disorders resulting in difficulty with verbal communication. This includes both speech (articulation, intonation, rate, intensity) and language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, both receptive and expressive language, including reading and writing). Depending on the nature and severity of the disorder, common treatments may range from physical strengthening exercises, instructive or repetitive practice and drilling, to the use of audio-visual aids. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) or speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services for all ages, in early intervention (ages 0-3 years old), preschool, primary and secondary schooling, home care, and hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. Professionals often work with stroke victims, individuals with autistic spectrumautism spectrum disorders or speech disorders (e.g. lisp (speech)lisps, stammers), and with the deaf and hearing impaired. SLPs also provide services for individuals with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).Many public school districts offer speech therapy services during school hours.=See Also=

speech impediment

Speech delay

therapy

chorditis

speech pathology

Phoniatrics

oral myology

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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Power Stuttering Center
One week intensive fluency shaping therapy program. Speecheasy provider in California. Asha Board Recognized Fluency Specialist.
http://www.powerstuttering.com/

Speech Therapy Activities
Activities for parents and educators to help enhance the speech and language of children.
http://www.speechtx.com/

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 96,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This site is a resource for ASHA members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information.
http://www.asha.org/

Resources for Speech Therapists
Free professional resources, including links, e-mail accounts (yourname@speechtherapist.net), job and course listings, event calendar, and discussion areas.
http://SpeechTherapist.net

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Professional body of and for speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The College's online offerings include leaflets on communication disorders, a message board for SLTs and consumers, and career information.
http://www.rcslt.org/

TCSN Internet Services
ISP based in Paso Robles offering county-wide home and business dial up, hosting, web development and computer sales and service.
http://www.tcsn.net