speech therapist
Plural
speech therapists
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a professional who helps individuals improve their communication and swallowing skills
A speech therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in helping people improve their communication skills and abilities. These specialists work with individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing. Speech therapists help their patients' communication needs, develop personalized therapy plans, and provide treatments to address specific challenges. They may use techniques such as exercises, drills, games, and technology-assisted programs to improve speech, language comprehension, voice quality, or swallowing function. Speech therapists also educate patients and their families about communication strategies and techniques to support ongoing progress.
- The speech therapist helps with issues like stuttering or trouble pronouncing words.
- Children with speech difficulties often see a speech therapist for help.
- If someone has trouble swallowing, a speech therapist can provide valuable assistance.
- Speech therapists work with both children and adults to enhance their overall communication abilities.
- After a stroke, a person might work with a speech therapist to regain language skills.