Speech therapy is a type of treatment that helps people improve their speech, language, and communication skills. It’s done by trained professionals called speech-language pathologists (SLPs), often referred to as speech therapists.

It helps with:
• Pronunciation problems (e.g., saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”)
• Stuttering
• Delayed speech in children
• Trouble understanding or using language (aphasia) after a stroke or injury
• Voice disorders (hoarseness, pitch problems)
• Feeding and swallowing issues (often in children or after illness)

Who might need it?
• Children with speech delays or disorders
• Adults after a stroke or brain injury
• People with developmental conditions like autism
• Anyone with difficulty speaking clearly or communicating effectively

In short: speech therapy is like a gym for your mouth, brain, and ears — to get communication in shape!