SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapy is the science related to the assessment, treatment,
diagnosis, treatment, scientific study and prevention of
speech, communication, speaking, voice and swallowing disorders in children and
adults.
Reason
Speech refers to the ability to recognize words and concepts as well as to
can the person communicate through a coded system in
all its forms, namely oral and written.
Communication
Communication is a dynamic process of exchanging ideas and
information. This dynamic process includes encoding,
the transmission and decoding of the intended messages.
Speech
Speech is a verbal means of communication or transmission of
meaning. To be realized, precise neuromuscular coordination is required.
coordination and is the result of specific motor skills
behaviors. Speech also consists of combinations of speech sounds, voice quality, intonation, and rhythm. Each of these components is used to modify the
spoken message.