Speech therapy

Speech therapy refers to the assessment and treatment of speech disorders and communication problems.

Speech therapy is required for speech disorders in children or speech impairments in adults caused by an illness or injury, such as a brain injury or stroke.

Our qualified Speech Therapists use certain techniques to improve communication and speech. These techniques include language intervention activities, articulation therapy, and other techniques depending on the type of speech or language disorder.

What to expect

Speech therapy for children

For your child, speech therapy may take place in a small group, a classroom, or one-on-one, depending on the type of speech disorder. Speech therapy exercises and activities vary depending on your child’s age, needs and disorder. During speech therapy for children, the Speech Therapist may:

• Interact through playing and talking, and using pictures, books, and other objects as part of language intervention to stimulate language development
• Model correct syllables and sounds and syllables for a child during age-appropriate play to teach them how to make certain sounds
• Provide homework and strategies for the child and parent or on how to conduct speech therapy at home.

Speech therapy for adults

Speech therapy for adults also starts with an assessment to determine your needs and the best treatment approach.

Exercises may involve:

• Problem-solving exercises, memory exercises, organization exercises, and other activities focused on improving cognitive communication
• Conversational tactics to improve social communication
• Breathing exercises
• Exercises to strengthen oral muscles

Conditions we treat

• Speech disorders
• Language disorders
• Auditory and cognitive disorders
• Oral feeding disorders