What are some common indications that an adult may require speech therapy?
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) examine and treat people of all ages who have problems with their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
The following are indications that a speech therapist’s touch could help improve your speech and language skills:
- Changes in voice strength and quality
- Memory, attention, and orientation changes
- Difficulty comprehending written and spoken language
- Difficulty expressing thoughts or identifying commonplace objects or people
- Any changes or issues with chewing/swallowing
- Muscle weakness or rigidity that interferes with speech, eating, or swallowing
Speech-language pathologists frequently treat speech issues caused by conditions such as:
- Stroke or any injury to the brain resulting in a lack of oxygen
- Brain injuries (i.e., repetitive or traumatic injuries)
- Tumors
- Degenerative neurological disorders (i.e., Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia, and Parkinson’s)
- Speech therapists assist patients in improving their speaking abilities by increasing the loudness or quality of their voice. They also help individuals retrain cognitive skills such as remembering and searching for words in order to improve listening skills.
To preserve the pleasures of eating, speech therapy is used to improve chewing and swallowing.
The best way to find out if a speech therapist in Chicago, IL, Evergreen Park, IL, and Munster, IN can assist you is to schedule a comprehensive evaluation at our clinic so that we can assess your abilities and challenges.