What is speech therapy?
Speech therapy refers to the assessment and treatment of speech disorders or communication problems. Moreover, speech therapy involves various techniques and methods which it uses to improve communication. It can be used for several speech disorders or speech impairments in kids that are seen in childhood. At Synapses Child Neurology & Development Centre, we offer the best speech therapy in Thane for children dealing with related issues.
When is speech therapy needed?
There are several speech and language disorders where you might feel the need for speech therapy. They are as follows:
● Autistic Spectrum Disorders
● Articulation disorder or inability to form word sounds properly
● Fluency disorders – Stuttering and cluttering
● Resonance disorders – Swollen tonsils, cleft palate, and neurological disorders
● Expressive disorders – hearing loss due to various causes
● Cognitive-communication disorders
● Aphasia and Dysarthria
When should you see a speech therapist?
Every child has his/her own pace of development of speech and language skills as well as developmental milestones. However, here are a few signs that if you think to apply to your child; you should see a speech therapist.
Red flags for a speech or language delay include:
● No babbling achieved by 9 months.
● No first words uttered by 15 months
● No meaningful words by 18 months.
● No two word sentences by 24 months.
● Regressed or stagnant speech development.
● Parents having difficulty understanding their child’s speech at 24 months of age and strangers by 36 months of age.
● Child not showing any interest in communicating.
What should you expect in speech therapy?
We offer the best speech therapy in Thane that begins with a detailed assessment. This helps to identify the type of speech impairment or disorder as well as the best way of treatment ahead.
For children, the speech therapy may take place individually as well as in a group. It depends on the speech disorder the child is dealing with. Moreover, the therapy exercises and activities vary based on age, needs, and disorders. During speech therapy, the specialists or doctors may:
● Interact through various means – talking, using books, playing, sounds, and more
● Model correct syllables and sounds with appropriate plat and/or methods of teaching
● Provide homework and strategies to children and parents on how to support the speech therapy at home as well
Therefore, for the best speech therapy in Thane, Synapses Child Neurology & Development Centre is here for you. So, for any questions or queries, feel free to get in touch with us.
