5 Ways We Can Help
Wondering how speech pathologists make a difference? Here are 5 ways we can help!
Speech Sounds:
Speech refers to how we pronounce individual sounds in words. If someone has trouble making certain sounds correctly (like saying "wabbit" instead of "rabbit"), we can help them learn how to say these sounds clearly.
Language:
Language is about understanding and using words and sentences. It includes things like following directions, putting sentences together, understanding stories, and knowing how to have conversations. If someone struggles with any of these, we can help improve those skills.
Literacy:
Literacy involves reading and writing. It includes understanding the sounds that letters make, blending those sounds to read words, and writing sentences. We can help if someone has trouble with reading or writing.
Voice:
This focuses on how your voice sounds when you speak. It includes issues like having a hoarse or strained voice, talking too loudly or softly, or having pain when using your voice. We can help people improve their voice quality and learn healthy speaking habits, especially if they rely on their voice for work, like singers or teachers.
Fluency:
This is how smoothly we speak. Some people may have difficulty getting words out easily, like stuttering or repeating sounds. We can work on techniques to help people speak more fluently.
