Stevenage Speech Therapy
Specialist Speech and Language Therapy
North Hertfordshire; Stevenage, Hitchin & Letchworth
What is Speech and Language Therapy?
What is Speech and Language Therapy?
As a qualified Speech and Langauge Therapist (SLT) I am able to assess and treat speech, language and communications problems, and support those with eating and drinking difficulties.
Speech and language therapists support children and adults with difficulties/impairments in:
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attention and listening
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social communication (including Autistm Spectrum Disorder)
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understanding language
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using language
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speech and articulation
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those who stammer
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voice problems
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feeding, chewing or swallowing
As a speech and language therapist I work directly with individuals to assess and treat difficulties, either individually or in groups (specialist provision). I work with the family, careers and other professionals to train those supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (targetted provision). I also work with nurseries and schools and other environments to train professionals in supporting the language and communication environment of those in their care (universal provision). I currently work in a range of settings across Stevenge, Hitchin and Letchworth.
Frequently Used Terms
Communication: conveying meaning or sharing information through a shared system (gestures and signs, objects, photos and symbols, words)
Language: the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings
Speech: the verbal means of communication
Articulation: how speech sounds are made and combined to produce words
Delay: A pattern of development typical in a younger child
Disorder: An atypical pattern of development which is not following the usual pattern or sequence expected
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): a condition affecting social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): communication methods used to support for replace speech. This may include signing, photos/symbols, voice output systems and high tech communication devices.
Dysphagia: difficulty or discomfort with swallowing