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speech therapyTherapeutic treatment to correct defects in speaking. Such defects may originate in the brain, the ear (see deafness), or anywhere along the vocal tract and may affect the voice, articulation, language development, or ability to speak after language is learned. Therapy begins with diagnosis of underlying physical, physiological, or emotional dysfunction. It may involve training in breathing, use of the voice, and/or speaking habits. Some abnormalities that cause speech disorders (e.g., cleft palate, stroke) can be corrected to various degrees before a speech therapist's work begins. See also aphasia, stuttering. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The association represents about 800 teachers, counselors, nurses and speech therapists. Even though our goal is to recruit more would-be speech therapists and special educators, we go to great lengths to help the participants explore their own personalities and try to find a career that's a good fit. Occupational, physical, and speech therapists, as well as rehabilitation nurses, will find more in these chapters that will help guide their practice when working with individuals who have had strokes. |
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