Speech Therapy Session

When a Speech Therapist is Needed

It is important to understand that there is no specific age when an initial consultation might be needed. The primary speech development in a child occurs before the age of 5, but this does not mean that noticeable issues won’t appear earlier. A specialist’s services will be required in the following cases:

• If, by the age of two, the child has not learned to speak coherently, is completely silent, or only speaks around ten separate words.
• For a 4-year-old child who understands everything and speaks coherently but cannot pronounce certain sounds correctly.
• If a child aged 6 or older cannot memorize a poem, retell a story coherently, or if there are violations in the commonly accepted structure of words.
• For children with disabilities, if the speech centers or fine motor skills, responsible for speech, are affected.
• If a child struggles to pronounce words and phrases due to stuttering, this often involves older groups of children and teenagers.

If speech issues arise as a result of psychological problems, after a shock or injury, a child speech therapist-psychologist may be required. Additionally, the help of this specialist is sometimes necessary for other age groups.

For example, teachers may require consultation if they want to correct their own speech to make it clearer. Another in-demand service is a speech therapist for adults who have suffered a stroke, which helps the patient return to a normal lifestyle.

What Happens During the Appointment

The main task of a child or adult specialist is to correct and ensure the development of the patient’s speech. Despite different approaches, a speech therapist-defectologist appointment follows a unified plan:

• The initial examination, during which speech defects are identified, and an interview is conducted, with parents involved in the process for children. The assessment covers not only speech but also hearing, vision, and tactile perception.
• The diagnosis is made, allowing the development and approval of a treatment plan, which for a child attending school may be postponed to the summer period.
• If necessary, a referral to other specialists is provided.
• A system of exercises is suggested to develop fine motor skills and other methods to impact the speech apparatus. Children are often offered interactive play-based methods, and in some cases, a preparatory group in a school or kindergarten is recommended.

What Problems Will Be Solved

Booking an appointment with a speech therapist for a child and following up with a series of consultations can resolve their speech issues, improving their quality of life. The same applies to adult patients who have developed speech defects due to various reasons. Systematic work will help solve problems such as:

• Speech development at an early age, which is crucial for children aged 3 and older.
• Correct pronunciation of all sounds and proper phonetic development.
• Improvement of cognitive abilities, memory, perception, and retelling of texts.
• Assisting with the socialization of children with disabilities, and developing fine motor skills.
• Reducing or significantly decreasing the intensity of stuttering.
• Normalizing speech in adult patients after a stroke, injury, or illness.

At Neuro-clinic, we offer an affordable price for a session with a specialized therapist. All our staff members are highly qualified, ensuring successful treatment. Additionally, the affordable cost of the course allows everyone to access the help they need.