Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy is an immensely helpful and effective approach in assisting individuals experiencing communication difficulties to overcome barriers that impede their ability to communicate, be it verbally or nonverbally. This therapeutic practice aims to enhance many critical areas such as pronunciation, enunciation, articulation, and strengthening the muscles needed in speech, to improve proficiency in language. Moreover, The highly skilled and trained professionals, known as Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), provide extensive assessment and evaluation of individuals to determine the best approach to suit their unique needs. Additionally, the SLPs work tirelessly to assist individuals with practical day-to-day needs such as safeguarding swallowing and feeding, and offer training and support in Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices, particularly for individuals with Trisomy 18. With their multifaceted approach, speech therapy can help individuals with communication and cognitive impairments achieve their full potential and lead a more fulfilling life.