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Speech Impairment

Speech Impairment

A speech impairment refers to any condition that affects a person's ability to produce sounds correctly or fluently, or to use their vocal cords, tongue, lips, or other speech-related structures effectively.

Kids with speech disorders may have trouble with:

specific language impairment in adults

Articulation, the production of speech sounds

hearing and speaking impaired

Fluency, the rhythm and flow of speech

voice impaired communication

Voice, the quality of pitch, resonance, or loudness

Students with speech and language problems may have trouble with reading, writing, or speaking aloud in class. Treatment is aimed at improving skills through speech-language therapy. The sooner therapy begins, the better.
Students with speech and language impairments may benefit from individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 education plans. Treatment for speech impairments typically involves speech therapy, which aims to improve speech production, fluency, voice quality, or language skills through exercises, techniques, and strategies tailored to the individual’s needs. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are trained professionals who specialize in assessing and treating speech and language disorders. Therapy may be one or more times a week, depending on the severity of the condition. Early intervention is often key in addressing speech impairments and minimizing their impact on a person’s life.
Services to students with communication problems may be provided in individual or small group sessions, in classrooms or when teaming with teachers or in a consultative model with teachers and parents. Speech-language pathologists integrate students’ communication goals with academic and social goals.
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