Is there any speech therapy for a 24 year old person?
Of course yes!Depending on the reason behind taking a speech therapy,You could approach a certified speech language pathologist who is into that area. In India,which is where Iam from,The ISHA website should provide you with the necessary contact details.Otherwise,the premier institutions in India include the AIISH,mysore and AYJNIHH. Hope it helps!
Does speech therapy actually work?
I am assuming that by a lisp and tongue thrust you refer to a situation where you pronounce an "s" sound in a different way so it sounds more like "th" so "socks" becomes "thocks"? If this is the case then it is very likely that speech therapy could help but unlikely that you would receive services through the public hospital. The reason for this is that it would be considered a minor or cosmetic condition and so you are unlikely to get funded help for this. If you contact the therapist who is quite far away, she may be able to recommend someone closer but in any case you are not likely to need many sessions so it would be worth making the trip. A good therapist will also tell you if there are public services you could use as well so that you know all your options so I wouldn't be shy in asking about that! At the first appointment the therapist will most likely chat to you and figure out the extent of the problem. She will also look at your mouth to see if there is some structural abnormality that is causing the difficulty. Is it possible that there were some changes to your dentition (teeth) around the time this started that have altered the way your tongue sits in your mouth as you talk? Maybe you got dental work or braces? Once they have figured out the scope of the problem the therapist will teach you a new way to position your tongue when saying sounds. They will then teach you to do this in words , then sentences and finally in your everyday speech. You will probably work in front of a mirror so you can see your lip and tongue movements. Two or three sessions should be enough to see a big difference in an adult who is motivated to make the change themselves. You will need to spend a lot of time yourself at home working on it in order to break the habit of speaking the old way. The only way speech therapy would not work for you is if there is something about the shape of your mouth that is causing your tongue to alter your speech but this would be unusual. It is quite a difficult speech condition for a child to correct and so most therapists wait until the child is over 5 (http:www.kids-games-for-speech-therapy.... but it should be no problem for an adult. I hope this answers all your questions and the best of luck to you.
What is the best self-therapy for adults who stutter?
This is a great question and one that is asked quite often. You will find many great resources on the web and some not so great. Some of these resources will be free, and others will cost you. Here are a few guidelines to use when searching for self-therapy for adults who stutter: Look for resources that have a holistic approach. That is, they address the psychology of stuttering as well as the physiology. Long-term solutions generally include both perspectives. Look for resources that are developed by reputable individuals who have struggled with stuttering him or her self. You may of course balance this with resources from non-stuttering professionals. However, there is insight and understanding that can only be had by someone who has struggled with this issue personally. Look for resources that have a long time perspective. This means they are honest with you about the amount of time and effort you will have to invest to improve your speech. Look for resources that focus NOT so much on treating or stopping stuttering, but on how to speak smoothly, fluently and confidently. Stuttering to a very large degree involves a pattern of speaking and thinking. These patterns are reflected by an entire neural network. It is virtually impossible for this network to be undone or erased. But it CAN be replaced with a newer and stronger or more dominant network. Simply put, you CAN replace your current way of speaking and thinking with a newer way of speaking and thinking. While I purposely have not recommended a specific therapy or program, I hope I have provided some helpful guidelines as you continue your search. Warmly, Michael Williams, PRO90D.com
How does speech therapy work for adults?
A speech therapist will work with an adult to focus in on the areas of concern, such as auditory rehabilitation, stroke, vocal rehabilitation, swallowing, etc. Based on the assessment, the speech pathologist will provide recommendations for treatment including frequency of service and goals.
Why is Chemistry important in speech therapy? please help me!!!?
Chemistry is the foundation for learning about biochemistry, physiology, cell and molecular biology. To understand how the brain works, to understand how muscles and nerves work, to understand how breathing works, there are many physiologic events that are basically controlled by biochemical events, cell and molecular biology. Chemistry is also the foundation of pharmacology; even though speech therapists do not prescribe drugs, you should eventually have the occasion to learn about the effects of drugs on speech in patients treated with drugs - - both from a beneficial standpoint, and from a harmful standpoint. Nothing happens in any living organism without thousands of chemical events occurring. Rex, a physician, in the midwest
Does speech therapy really work for toddlers?
There are so many factors it's hard to give a simple yes or no. I've worked with kids who were severely and profoundly disordered (multiple chromosomal anomalies, severe Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.), and I counted a huge success (and had a happy party with the parents) when we they were able to do something as simple as look towards the food they wanted. To some people that might not be therapy that 'worked' but I say imagine going through your life unable to communicate. Imagine every day having to eat something you hated because you didn't have a strategy to make a choice known. Imagine the difference in your quality of life just being able to make a choice like that. To me, that's a success.I've also worked with kids who developed communication strategies using sign language, communication boards, apps (such as the one I wrote, Toddler Talk AAC on the App Store), and a variety of other methods of Alternative and Augmentative Communications systems. Some of those kids increased their verbal communication (research shows that AAC is associated with increased verbal language) and some didn't, but all of them were able to communicate more effectively with their families and other important people in their lives.I've also worked with some kids who just took to therapy like a fish to water and increased their verbal language like a faucet was turned on.Finally, I've worked with some kids who, heart-wrenchingly for me, did not seem to make progress. I would pour everything into it and any progress I saw would be minimal and, by the next session, regressed. Perhaps I gave these children and families some value for their time, I certainly hope so, but I can't honestly say that therapy worked for them. Perhaps I laid the foundation which a later therapist could use, but I just don't know.I hope that answers your question.If you've found my answer helpful, please follow me on social media.Twitter: @SpeechSquirrelFacebook: Seth Koster | FacebookMy blog: Speech Squirrel Speaks - A blog about Speech Language Pathology, SLP apps, Early Intervention and more!
I have tried lots of speech therapies as a young child, but it didn't work. What can I do now as an adult to help me pronounce my R's correctly?
Watch some "how to" video on youtube.
Adult speech and language impairment?
When i was younger i was diagnose with speech and language impairment,i remember receiving therapy when i was about 5,but for a short time and i don't recall why,and i don't think it was because i didn't need it anymore,when i was about 16 i over heard my mother saying that my impairment was really bad, Now i'm 26 and sometimes is even hard for me to even answer a person,i cacth my self knowing what to say ,but not being able to just speak it out.I was wondering if i can get speech therapy at my age ? and how would i go about it p.s i live in nyc
I am wondering if anyone can tell me about Adult Onset Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
PMD ( Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease) is caused by a, usually, recessive gene on the long arm of the " X " chromosome. There are similarities to MS because both of these disorders are due to the wasting away of the myelin sheath, a fatty covering- which acts an insulator on nerve fibers **in the central nervous system. Basically, this layer protects nerve fibers and keep them working properly. Without this layer,neurons can no longer conduct their electrical impulses. ***MS affects the areas of the brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system) known as the white matter. White matter cells carry signals ( impulses) between the gray matter area, where " processing is done", and is sent to the rest of the body. The similarity in these disorders has to do with the myelin sheath and some of the symptoms are alike as well. As previously mentioned, PMD is a rare progressive, GENETIC disorder. In adult onset cases,deteriorating speech may be an early sign. Other symptoms: 1) Tremor ( shakiness) 2) Various, involuntary body movements 3) Facial grimacing 4) Weakness 5) Unsteady gait ( walk) 6) Muscle contractures ( shrinkage or shortening of the muscles Over time, the legs and arms become " spastic " and mental functions may deteriorate. Some patients may have convulsions ( seizures) and skeletal (bone) deformation such as, scoliosis. There is no cure nor,is there a standard course of treatment. But, the symptoms of seizures and body movement disorders can be treated with medication. The prognosis is highly variable. If restorative care is provided, such as Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, along with antiseizure meds,then these measures can help to correct some of the symptoms. Further testing by your Mom's Docs needs to be performed to determine the correct diagnosis. You need to be proactive and speak to her Docs, ask questions, any suggestions that may benefit your Mom. I hope that this is helpful and, God Bless to your Mom. Ruth