Speech delay

One of the most worrisome speech problems for children is speech delay. The researchers state thatby 16-24 months a child should have around 50 words in his lexicon. He should converse using two – three sentences moreover he should be able to say his name and the names of some objects. In many cases children simply take their time however speech delay may be provoked by other factors such as difficulties with hearing or autism. If you notice such problems in your child it’s better to consult specialists who can diagnose any physical problems and start the therapy without delay.

Regression

This is the process when a child stops to pronounce the words which he had used before. The reasons of regression may vary from hearing problems or autism to physiological difficulties connected with the lack of caring and the wish to attract attention. In this situation the help of specialist is demanded.

Stuttering

This occasion is the nervous reaction to stress. In many cases stuttering disappears itself as a child starts to talk more and more. Speech therapy may be useful for your toddler to diminish or even overcome this problem; again it’s essential to consult a specialist.

SPEECH LANGUAGE INTERVENTION.

Speech-language therapy is the treatment to help people of all ages with different speech and language disorders. Speech Therapy focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand words spoken to you, and expressive language, or the ability to use words to express yourself. It also deals with the mechanics of producing words, such as articulation, fluency, and voice. Speech Language Pathologists are the professionals who treat speech and language problems in children and adults. Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive.
Receptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding or processing language. Expressive disorders include difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a social appropriate way.
By assessing the speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills of children and adults, speech-language pathologists can identify types of communication problems and the best way to treat them. Based on the assessment the SLPs will set the goal to be worked with a child or adult. In speech-language therapy, an SLP will work with a child or with an adult one-to-one or in a small group to overcome difficulties involved with a specific disorder. Therapists use a variety of intervention strategies and activities to achieve the previously set goals.