Definition

Noun: - A therapeutic treatment for speech disorders: "Speech therapy" refers to the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It is conducted by a speech-language pathologist to help individuals improve their articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension and expression.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After his stroke, he required speech therapy to regain his ability to speak clearly.
  • The child's stutter improved significantly after six months of speech therapy.
  • The school provides speech therapy for students with developmental delays.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in speech therapy": to be currently receiving treatment from a speech-language pathologist.
  • She has been in speech therapy since she was three years old.
• "to undergo speech therapy": to go through a course of treatment.
  • The actor underwent speech therapy to modify his accent for the role.

Variants and Related Words

• Speech-language pathologist (SLP) (n): the professional who practices speech therapy. Also commonly called a speech therapist.
  • The speech-language pathologist designed a custom treatment plan.
• Speech therapist (n): a common term for a speech-language pathologist.
  • We have an appointment with the speech therapist on Tuesday.

Synonyms

• Communication therapy: A broader term that may encompass speech and language treatment.
• Voice therapy: A more specific type of therapy focused on vocal quality and function, often a component of speech therapy.

Related Phrases

• Attend speech therapy: to go to speech therapy sessions.
  • He attends speech therapy twice a week.
• Benefit from speech therapy: to show improvement because of the treatment.
  • Many patients benefit greatly from speech therapy.

Noun

1. any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech