Some conditions can leave you without full control over your voice and speech, and it can be jarring to you as a person. After all, being able to communicate is fundamental to being able to live life how you want it. At Delray, we understand the difficulties you face when you lose your communication skills, and our team will work with you to get it back.
Some conditions we treat:
Speech issues, such as slurring, mutism, and aphasia
Stuttering
Voice problems resulting from cancer of the throat
Disorders relating to written language
Memory disorders
What does speech therapy entail?
Your therapy plan will be unique to you. However, some typical exercises may include:
Remembering stories
Helping to define problem spots, like bigger words, and how to deal with them
An understanding of gestures or body language
Trips outside the hospital for some real world practice
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