Language therapy
Language therapy helps individuals who have difficulty understanding, using, or processing language. It’s provided by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and targets receptive, expressive, and sometimes pragmatic (social) language skills.
Language therapy can be beneficial for:
- Children with language delays or developmental disorders (e.g., autism, Down syndrome)
- Adults with language impairments due to brain injuries or strokes (aphasia)
- Individuals with learning disabilities affecting language
Types of Language Disorders
- Receptive Language Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Pragmatic Language Disorder (Social Communication)
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What is the Goals of Language Therapy?
- Improve vocabulary and sentence structure
- Enhance listening and comprehension skills
- Build narrative and conversational skills
- Support reading and writing development
- Foster social communication skills