What is Speech and Language Therapy?

SLT focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.

Goals of Speech and Language Therapy:

1. Improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills

2. Enhance articulation, fluency, and voice quality

3. Develop receptive and expressive language skills

4. Support social communication and interaction

5. Address swallowing and feeding difficulties

Techniques Used:

1. Play-based therapy

2. Storytelling and narrative therapy

3. Language stimulation

4. Articulation therapy

5. Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

6. Parent-child interaction therapy

Target Areas:

1. Phonology (sound development)

2. Morphology (word structure)

3. Syntax (sentence structure)

4. Semantics (meaning)

5. Pragmatics (social communication)

6. Fluency (stuttering)

7. Voice quality

Benefits:

1. Improved communication skills

2. Enhanced social interaction

3. Increased confidence

4. Better academic performance

5. Enhanced daily living skills

Who Benefits from SLT:

1. Children with developmental delays

2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

3. Down syndrome

4. Cerebral palsy

5. Hearing impairments

6. Language-based learning disabilities

7. Apraxia of speech

SLT at Om Sai Child Development Center:

1. Individualized therapy sessions

2. Family-centered approach

3. Collaborative work with other therapists (OT, PT, psychology)

4. Parent training and support

5. Regular progress monitoring and assessment

By incorporating Speech and Language Therapy, Om Sai Child Development Center provides comprehensive support to children with communication difficulties, empowering them to reach their full potential.