What is Speech Therapy for Toddlers?
Speech therapy for toddlers is a form of pediatric speech therapy which is focused specifically on providing services to toddlers. Since language acquisition often occurs at a very high rate among toddlers, speech therapy for toddlers can be highly beneficial for toddlers who have developmental disabilities which impair language acquisition or utilization. This service is usually provided by a pediatric speech therapist who has received special training in providing speech therapy services to children. Developmental disorders which involve speech and language can be very disabling if they are not addressed. The process of language acquisition plays an important role in brain development, and children who do not receive early interventions for speech disorders may suffer later in life as a result. They can experience difficulties in communication, have trouble understanding or using language, or experience other types of developmental delays. Speech therapy for toddlers addresses speech
