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| Significant speech pronunciation delay in a 2.5-year-old toddlerA 2.5-year-old child although was communicating using sentences, his pronunciation was not very clear, and many people could not understand him. Also, he had persistent stuttering issues. For e.g., He would say, “I wwwant to play”, “I lllike this toy”, etc. Although his initial assessment revealed no other developmental issues, his speech was frequently difficult to understand.As a treatment, the child was recommended 7 sessions of speech therapy over the course of 18 months, along with some phone review sessions.These therapy sessions, combined with parental input, meant that by the age of four, this child’s speech was developing well, and no further therapy sessions were required. He successfully began Primary School with strong communication skills. |
Communication is the quintessence of human life, and being able to express is one of the most vital achievements since birth. However, there could be instances where a child struggles to reach his speech milestones and is unable to communicate efficiently.
Well, this isn’t a dead end!
A planned course of speech and language therapy and a trained speech therapist can help your child emerge from the condition.
What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy is a treatment method consisting of techniques and activities that are designed to improve overall communication by addressing delays and disorders in expressive/receptive language, articulation, oral motor dysfunction, apraxia of speech, social language, fluency (stuttering and cluttering), feeding and swallowing, cognitive skills and reading and writing.
At Neuropedia, we offer paediatric speech therapy for children of all age-groups. Our trained speech and language pathologists (speech and language therapists) work closely with your child to assess their ability to properly speak and understand others through customised therapy sessions, which are designed based on each child’s specific speech and language goals.
How do I understand if my child needs speech therapy?
Children are treated for a variety of speech disorders, including fluency disorders, articulation disorders, voice disorders, feeding disorders, and overall communication disorders. Some children have difficulty stringing words together or use language inappropriately. Others suffer from memory and attention deficits.
Some children have swallowing, chewing, coughing, and food refusal issues. Furthermore, speech therapy may be required for a child who has experienced speech impairment as a result of an illness or injury. A child may require speech therapy for a variety of reasons. If you notice that your child is falling behind their peers or failing to meet developmental milestones for their age, ongoing or intensive speech therapy sessions may be beneficial.
How does speech therapy help?
Aids in Communication
Speech therapy is much more than just teaching people how to speak.
Giving children who do not have a voice a way to communicate through unaided and/or aided communication (e.g., no-tech communication books/pictograms, low- and mid-tech communication devices, and high-tech communication devices).
Abets Social Skills
Appropriate pragmatic/social skills are essential for interacting with others in their community and their daily lives. Pragmatic language skills are frequently delayed and disordered when you have limited or no functional speech. Video modelling, role-play, specific therapy apps, social stories, and other strategies and tools can be used to target social skills.
Encourages Reading
Speech delay can interfere with listening, reading, and writing. Reading and literacy skills can greatly improve communication. When you can spell, you can freely communicate.
Reduces Communication Dissatisfaction
Speech therapy helps children improve communication skills with other children and adults. It focuses on strengthening the speech muscles through specialised exercises. Speech exercises engage the child with activities like repeating sounds and imitating the speech therapist.
Other benefits of speech therapy
Chewing and swallowing therapies
A speech therapist works closely with the child to assist with feeding and swallowing issues. He/she can use activities that involve oral communication to help strengthen the mouth muscles.
Speech Therapy courses at Neuropedia – Customised, Specialised, and To-the-point
Every child is different, and we thoroughly empathise with this fact. Thus, at Neuropedia, we are passionate about providing personalised speech therapy for every single child. Our team of dedicated professionals uses evidence-based methods to create custom treatment plans tailored to each individual patient, ensuring the best possible outcome.
For instance, our PROMPT therapy is great for children who have difficulty producing speech. It entails expert manual guidance with the therapist’s hands to facilitate the child’s precise movements through his or her lips, jaws, and tongue.
Besides, our therapists also continuously share helpful tips and offer practical advice on how to stimulate your child’s language appropriately at home.
Do not let your child’s development get hindered due to speech-related issues. Do the right thing!
Schedule a speech therapy session today.
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