Common reasons for seeking speech therapy:
Speech disorders – difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently, such as stuttering or difficulty in articulation.
Language disorders – difficulties in understanding or expressing the native language, including vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure.
Voice disorders – abnormalities in the pitch, volume or quality of the voice, such as hoarseness or vocal nodules.
Fluency disorders – difficulties in the fluidity of speech, such as stuttering.
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) - difficulties in swallowing or receiving food and liquids.
Development delays – children who have delayed development of their speech and language skills may benefit from therapy to help them catch up with their peers.
Trauma or injury – individuals who have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury or other pathological health conditions that affect speech and language may need therapy to help them regain their speech abilities.
Social and emotional needs - some individuals may need speech therapy to improve their speaking skills in order to achieve higher academic and social success, and above all in the emotional field.