Speech and Language Therapy
Contact Ms. Whitby: swhitby@mdirss.org
Contact Ms. Whitby: swhitby@mdirss.org
667-8447 ext. 6106
What IS 'Speech and Language'?
What IS 'Speech and Language'?
Speech is how we say sounds and words. People with speech problems may:
not say sounds clearly
have a hoarse or raspy voice
repeat sounds or pause when speaking, called stuttering
Language is the words we use to share ideas and get what we want. A person with a language disorder may have problems:
understanding
talking
reading
writing