Speech therapy is a specialized field dedicated to helping individuals of all ages improve their communication skills, overcome speech and language disorders, and enhance their overall quality of life. Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and when individuals face challenges in expressing themselves or understanding others, it can significantly impact their daily lives.
Speech therapy, also known as speech-language pathology, involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various communication disorders. These disorders can manifest in different ways, such as difficulties with speech sounds (articulation), understanding and using language (expressive and receptive language), fluency (stuttering), voice production, and swallowing etc.