A speech therapy unit is a specialized department that provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. The unit has qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs).
Services Offered Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders to identify areas of strength and weakness.
Treatment and Therapy: Providing individualized therapy sessions to improve communication skills, such as speech, language, and hearing.
Speech Disorders: Articulation difficulties, stuttering, voice problems.
Language Disorders: Language development delays, aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders.
Swallowing Disorders: Dysphagia, feeding and swallowing difficulties.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome.
Improved Communication: Enhancing communication skills to improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Personalized Treatment: Tailoring therapy sessions to meet individual needs and goals.
Support and Education: Providing education and support to individuals and their families to promote better communication and care
