speech therapy & language therapy

Speech Therapy can help children with speech delay and related difficulties such as articulation, pitch, fluency and resonance issues. Effective speech therapy helps kids to learn to speak clearer. This will help them feel more confident and less frustrated when speaking to others.

Speech Therapy also focuses on children with language difficulties, such as receptive (difficulty in understanding the language), expressive (difficulty putting words together) and pragmatic (difficulty using language in socially appropriate ways).

Children can benefit socially and emotionally by communicating effectively and developing good relationships.

Our team of qualified Speech Therapists develop a customised intervention plan for your child after assessing his or her strengths and weaknesses before commencing therapy sessions.

Speech Therapists at Sensitivity offer a set of effective and proven speech therapy methods and approaches including the following:
PECS (Picture Exchange System),
Oral-Motor Therapy
Prompts

We make sure that we provide the children with efficient therapy session where we can play, have fun and at the same time concurrently develop their speech and communication skills.

Most important conditions treated in Speech Therapy Sessions:

Articulation disorders
Phonological disorders
Dysfluency
Voice disorders or resonance disorders

Causes of Speech and Language Delays

Developmental Disorders and Delays

Certain conditions, such Developmental Delays or Autism Spectrum Disorder, can inherently impact a child’s speech and language development. These conditions may influence cognitive, social, and motor skills integral to speech and language proficiency.

Oral-Motor Problems

Developmental Disorders and Delays

Difficulties with the physical aspects of speech, such as problems with the tongue, lips, palate, or jaw, can lead to delays. These may be due to congenital abnormalities like a cleft palate or developmental motor issues.

Poor Auditory Processing Skills

Developmental Disorders and Delays

Poor Auditory Processing Skills

Some children have difficulty processing auditory information. This means they might hear sounds and words but struggle to make sense of them, impacting their ability to learn and use language effectively.

Hearing Impairments

Emotional and Social Factors

Poor Auditory Processing Skills

Hearing loss, even mild or partial, can significantly affect a child’s ability to process and mimic sounds, a fundamental aspect of speech development. Regular hearing assessments are vital, mainly if speech delays are observed.

Neurological Disorders

Emotional and Social Factors

Issues such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, which affect the brain and nervous system, can also impact speech and language abilities. These disorders can hinder muscle control and coordination needed for clear speech.

Emotional and Social Factors

Children who experience social anxiety, shyness, or emotional distress might have delayed speech and language skills. Their reluctance to speak can hinder their practice and exposure to
verbal communication.

What to Expect in Speech Therapy Sessions

Speech therapy sessions are highly individualised.

After the initial assessment phase, therapists design activities tailored to each child's challenges and strengths.

These activities include interactive and fun exercises like storytelling, role-playing, playing games together, and the use of technology and apps which are designed to improve specific speech and language skills.

The aim is to create an engaging and supportive environment where children can thrive.

Speech Therapy helps individuals with disorders in verbal communication and interaction. Speech Therapy is able to help individuals in expressing themselves more efficiently and to be more receptive towards language that is directed at them.

It improves an individual’s ability to have meaningful conversations with others and to be able to convey their thoughts more effectively. Speech development affects an individual’s ability to learn and cope in school, to make friends, and opportunities to be employed.