Speech Therapy
SPEECH THERAPY APPOINTMENTS
Speech Therapy enables the assessment and intervention of communication, spoken and written language, speech, voice, hearing, and swallowing skills. Through an individualized assessment, each person’s specific needs are identified, allowing the implementation of appropriate therapeutic strategies to support their development and overall well-being.
WHAT IS SPEECH THERAPY FOR?
Speech Therapy helps optimize essential everyday skills, from communication and learning to feeding and breathing. It supports the development and balance of oral functions, contributing to better health, well-being, and quality of life across all ages.
AREAS OF INTERVENTION
- Assessment and intervention of speech and language – Support for communication development, articulation of speech sounds, and language skills.
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – Assessment and re-education of oral functions such as breathing, chewing, swallowing, and tongue posture, promoting muscular balance of the face and oral cavity.
- Breastfeeding support – Specialized support for mothers and infants in identifying and addressing difficulties related to latch, sucking, milk transfer, and breastfeeding comfort.
- Assessment of restrictive oral ties – Identification of tongue, lip, or buccal tie alterations that may interfere with breastfeeding, feeding, speech, or orofacial development.
- Pediatric feeding and swallowing – Management of feeding difficulties, food selectivity, and swallowing disorders.
- Oral breathing and sleep – Assessment of dysfunctional breathing patterns and their relationship with craniofacial development, sleep quality, and overall health.
- Voice and fluency – Intervention in voice disorders and stuttering, promoting more effective and comfortable communication.
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