Speech Therapy
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.
Related Terms
- Speech-Language Pathologist: A healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
- Communication Disorders: Health conditions that affect a person's ability to communicate effectively.
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders: Disorders that affect cognitive processes including attention, memory, and problem-solving.
- Voice Disorders: Conditions that affect the quality, pitch, and volume of the voice.
- Fluency Disorders: Conditions that affect the flow of speech, such as stuttering.
- Swallowing Disorders: Also known as dysphagia, these are conditions that affect a person's ability to swallow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Speech Therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Speech Therapy
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