Speech therapy services at Restigouche Family Services include a range of interventions aimed at improving communication, speech, and swallowing skills for preschool and school-aged children, adults and the elderly. These services are provided by speech-language pathologists, professionals who specialize in screening, assessing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
Speech therapy is beneficial for individuals facing a variety of conditions such as developmental delays, speech and language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and challenges related to written language. It is also beneficial for those with communication or swallowing disorders secondary to other conditions, such as strokes or neurodegenerative conditions.
Therapy sessions typically involve assessment, the establishment of personalized goals, targeted interventions, and regular monitoring of progress tailored to individual needs. The techniques used vary but may include, for example, exercises and activities aimed at improving articulation, language comprehension, sentence production, and oral motor skills. By helping individuals overcome communication barriers, speech therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing social interactions and enabling individuals to reach their full potential in their environment.
