How will my child or loved one likely feel about needing and obtaining speech language therapy?
A. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to communicate and being unable to do so. When a person is able to express him or herself and be understood it is empowering, provides positive self-esteem and ultimately, allows them to better control their life. Many youngsters will demonstrate “negative” behaviors due to a variety of factors including frustration over inability to be understood. This may be remedied with speech and language therapy to increase communication skills, enabling the child to “voice” their moods and desires in an appropriate manner. For those individuals for whom verbal communication is not a possibility there are other means available, such as sign language and augmentative communication devices, that can be used in conjunction with therapy to assist in accomplishing these goals.
