Speech Therapy

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Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy (pronunciation: /spiːtʃ θɛrəpi/) is a field of healthcare that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders, cognition, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.

Etymology

The term "Speech Therapy" is derived from the English words "speech" (from Old English spræc, speech, talk) and "therapy" (from Greek therapeia, healing, service, treatment).

Definition

Speech Therapy is a form of treatment for individuals who have difficulties with communication, swallowing, or speech. This can include problems with language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication. Speech therapists, also known as Speech-Language Pathologists, work with patients to improve their ability to communicate and swallow, enhancing their quality of life.

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