Speech therapy is a form of therapy that helps people improve their communication skills. It can be used to address a variety of issues, including: • Speech disorders: These can include difficulty producing sounds, stuttering, or problems with fluency. • Language disorders: These can include difficulty understanding language, expressing oneself clearly, or using language in social situations. • Voice disorders: These can include problems with volume, pitch, or quality of voice. • Swallowing disorders: These can include difficulty swallowing food or liquids. Speech therapy can be beneficial for people of all ages, from infants to adults. It is often provided by a speech-language pathologist (SLP), who is a healthcare professional with specialized training in communication disorders. Here are some of the things that a speech therapist might do during a therapy session: • Evaluate your communication skills: This will involve asking you questions about your history and observing your communication abilities. • Develop a treatment plan: This plan will be based on your individual needs and goals. • Teach you new skills or strategies: These might include exercises to improve your speech production, language comprehension, or social communication skills. • Provide you with resources and support: This might include handouts, websites, or referrals to other professionals.