When you have a fluency disorder it means that you have trouble speaking in a fluid, or flowing, way. You may say the whole word or parts of the word more than once, or pause awkwardly between words. This is known as stuttering. You may speak fast and jam words together, or say "uh" often.
Voice disorder occurs when the quality of voice, pitch, and loudness differ or inappropriate for an individual’s age and gender. Voice disorder is present when an individual expresses concern about having an abnormal voice that does not meet daily needs, which is developed due to several reasons. Treatment depends on what's causing the voice change. Treatment can include Voice therapy, medications or surgery Speech Language Pathologists diagnose and treat voice issues.
Speech-language therapy addresses challenges with language and communication. It can help people with autism improve their verbal, nonverbal, and social communication.
Communication and speech-related challenges vary from person to person. Some individuals on the autism spectrum are not able to speak.
Many delays aren't noticed, and most kids can catch up, especially when they get early treatment. The key is to get your child the help they need as soon as you think there’s a problem. If you wonder whether your little one is falling behind in emotional, mental, or physical growth, don't wait to find out. Talk to their doctor right away.
who can be afflicted by a range of symptoms, from poor social skills and difficulties with communication, to a lack of empathy and a limited range of emotions. These disorders can be treated with Speech Language therapy by equipping children with various special techniques to overcome their difficulties
Aphasia is a disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. For most people, these areas are on the left side of the brain. The disorder impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing. Aphasia may co-occur with speech disorders, such as dysarthria or apraxia of speech
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There is no one specific cause of autism that has been determined, but research points to genetics as a significant contributing factor. There are likely many different genes involved, but they have yet to be identified. Autism has also been linked to a variety of other conditions which can affect brain development in children, occurring before, during, or after birth. These include maternal rubella, lack of oxygen during birth, and complications from illnesses such as measles and whooping cough.
By 12 months: Your child isn't using gestures, such as pointing or waving bye-bye.
By 18 months: Your child prefers gestures over vocalizations to communicate.
By 18 months: Your child has trouble imitating sounds.
Your child has trouble understanding simple verbal requests.
We also work with families to create individualized treatment plans that address the specific needs of each child.
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