Speech Therapy is a specialized area of ​​health that focuses on the prevention, evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. This therapy is essential for individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, hearing or eating and swallowing skills. Speech Therapy consultations are tailored to the specific needs of each patient, varying widely according to age, the difficulties presented and the therapeutic objectives.

During a typical Speech Therapy appointment, you can expect:

1. Initial Assessment: The speech therapist begins by assessing the patient's abilities and difficulties. This assessment may include observation of speech, language, voice, hearing, and eating and swallowing skills.

2. Goal Setting: Based on the assessment, the therapist sets therapeutic goals, which are tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

3. Treatment Plan: A personalized treatment plan is developed, which may include specific exercises, playful activities (especially with children), use of assistive technology, and strategies to improve day-to-day communication.

4. Intervention: The therapy sessions themselves, where the identified aspects are worked on. These sessions can be individual or in a group, depending on the patient's needs.

5. Counseling and Support: The therapist also provides guidance and support to family members and caregivers, teaching them strategies to support the patient's skill development at home.

6. Reassessment and Adjustments: Periodically, progress is reassessed and the treatment plan adjusted as needed.

Speech Therapy is indicated for a wide range of conditions, including articulation difficulties, delays in language development, fluency disorders such as stuttering, voice problems, hearing difficulties, swallowing and feeding disorders, and neurological conditions that affect communication, such as stroke or Parkinson's disease.

Location: Gotu Barcelos

Schedule: to be scheduled

Duration: about 2h