The goal of speech therapy is simple enough — improved skills that will allow your child to communicate more effectively. There are other benefits as well. These can include:
•Improvement in the ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas and feelings
•Intelligible speech so your child is understood by others
•Increased ability to problem-solve in an independent environment
•Improved swallowing function and safety;
•Achievement of school readiness skills
•Development of pre-literacy skills
•Improved vocal quality
•Fluent speech
•Development of practical social skills
•Better quality of life
•Greater self-esteem
•Increased independence
The ability to express one’s self is paramount. Speech therapy may help your child achieve a greater ability to use and understand language, to communicate with others, and to express himself or herself to the greatest extent possible.
Content Provided by: UCP of New York City