Speech Overview
In speech therapy we focus on communication skills based on the needs of each individual student.
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) work on improving a person’s speech intelligibility. Articulation means the pronunciation of sounds.
Language includes what is understood (receptive language) and what is said (expressive language). This includes skills like following directions, grammar, and vocabulary.
A fluency disorder is an interruption in the flow of speaking. SLPs play a central role in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of fluency disorders.
SLPs work with a variety of voice disorders. Voice disorders can be caused by misuse or trauma. Teachers and singers often have voice disorders.
Social pragmatic skills include the ability to use verbal and nonverbal social language with others. SLPs work on increasing these skills to improve communication between people.