Riverside Medical Centre
Mgwenya & Partners Inc
Suite 105
ABOUT US
- A baby, child or adult with Speech, Language and/or Feeding difficulties will benefit from Speech Therapy.
- A Speech Disorder involves difficulty producing sounds and words correctly.
- A Language Disorder refers to difficulty understanding words and putting together sentences and ideas for communication.
- We work closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary team (Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians, Physicians, Psychologists, Teachers, etc.) should the patient require the services of other professionals.
- We strongly believe in collaborating with other team members as we are all working towards the same goal.
What is speech therapy?
Speech therapy is an assessment and treatment of problems with speaking, language, and swallowing. Speech therapy helps with using the voice properly and using the muscles to make the right sounds. It helps patients understand language and express themselves.
What conditions/Disorders do speech therapist diagnose?
Speech therapists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice.
What is done in speech therapy session?
During speech therapy for children, the Speech Therapist may: interact through talking and playing, and using books, pictures other objects as part of language intervention to help stimulate language development. Model correct sounds and syllables for a child during age-appropriate play to teach the child how to make certain sounds.
- Who must be referred to a speech therapist?
Children and Adults who presents with difficulties in communication difficulties, feeding difficulties and learning difficulties.
What is the role of a speech therapy in adults?
Speech therapist works with adults presenting with feeding, Speech, Voice difficulties and those presenting with Neurogical Communication Disorder, due to Stroke, HIV/Aids, Motor Vehicle Accident and Head Injury.To Improve:
Speech and Voice Production.
Feeding and Swallowing.
Cognitive-Linguistic Skills.
How often can one attend speech therapy sessions?
During speech therapy for children, the Speech Therapist may: interact through talking and playing, and using books, pictures other objects as part of language intervention to help stimulate language development. Model correct sounds and syllables for a child during age-appropriate play to teach the child how to make certain sounds.