The components of Speech include phonation, producing sound; resonance; fluency, variation of pitch and voice amongst other things. The components of Language include: phonology, manipulating sound according to the rules of a language; morphology, understanding and using minimal units of meaning; syntax, constructing sentences by using languages’ grammar rules; semantics, interpreting signs or symbols of communication to construct meaning; and pragmatics, social aspects of communication.

Cases which can benefit from Speech Therapy:

Infants with injuries due to complications at birth, feeding and swallowing difficulties,which could include dysphagia.

Children with mild, moderate or severe:

Genetic disorders that adversely affect speech, language and/or cognitive development.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)

Autism (including Asperger’s)

Developmental Delay

Feeding Disorders

Cranial Nerve Damage.

Hearing Loss

Language delays

Specific Language impairment

Specific difficulties in producing sounds (Also called Articulation Disorder)

Pediatric traumatic brain injury

Developmental Verbal dyspraxia