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Speech and language disorders can get in the way of healthy communication and impacting quality of life. If you or a loved one is experiencing speech/communication problems, it’s important to seek prompt professional care.
At Delaware Speech and Hearing Center, our certified speech pathologists provide individualized support for all ages, helping improve crucial communication skills. Learn more about our speech therapy services and how we can enhance your ability to fully engage with your world.
What Is Speech Therapy?
The Treatment Plan or Plan of Care is dependent on the individual needs of the patient and their underlying speech or language concerns Therapy for articulation disorders targets challenging speech sounds and may involve repetitive drills and practices to improve muscle coordination and speech-sound accuracy. Language therapy may include activities that expand vocabulary, improve grammar, or enhance comprehension through storytelling, word games, or similar tasks.
With our decades of experience, Delaware Speech and Hearing Center can address communication issues resulting from a wide range of conditions, including:
- Articulation disorders
- Phonological disorders
- Stuttering
- Language disorders
- Aphasia
- Apraxia
- Dysarthria
- Social communication disorders
- Dysphagia
- Hearing loss
- Genetic abnormalities
- Traumatic brain injury
- Childhood speech/language delays
- Cleft lip and palate
- Neurological disorders
How Is Speech Therapy Carried Out?
Like most health care interventions, the process starts with a comprehensive evaluation, with one of our highly trained speech pathologists assessing factors such as speech, language, and fluency. The assessment helps identify specific communication difficulties and any underlying, contributing disorder.
Once completed, the detailed assessment informs the treatment plan, which the speech pathologist develops in partnership with the patient and their core goals. Treatment can involve various approaches, from traditional articulation drills to biofeedback technology, specialized apps, virtual-reality immersion, and more.
What Types of Speech Therapy Exercises Are There?
The use and types of therapy in speech therapy depend on the individual needs of the patient, their underlying speech, language, and other factors. For example:
- Therapy for articulation disorders may target specifically challenging speech sounds and involve repetitive drills and practices to improve muscle coordination and speech-sound accuracy.
- Language-therapy might include activities that expand vocabulary, improve grammar, or enhance comprehension through storytelling, word games, or similar tasks.
Do You Provide Speech Therapy for Autism?
Yes. Our experienced speech pathologists can address unique communication challenges often associated with autism spectrum disorder. We work closely with individuals to enhance communication skills, helping address difficulties in areas such as language development, social engagement, and speech clarity.
A key focus is improving social communication abilities, helping empower the individual in navigating a complex, interactive world. Depending on the person’s specific needs, our skilled providers can help patients with autism spectrum disorder gain or improve skills such as:
- Initiating and maintaining conversations
- Interpreting facial expressions, gestures, and other nonverbal cues
- Engaging in reciprocal interactions
- Expanding vocabulary and comprehension skills
Speech therapy serves a critical role in improving life for individuals with speech, language, swallowing, or other communication challenges, and we’re here to help you. To schedule a consultation or get your questions answered, don’t wait. Contact our knowledgeable team today!
