Speech and language therapy (sometimes referred to as ST) aims to improve, and make possible, a child with Cerebral Palsy’s ability to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas to the world. Communication skills are a vitally important aspect of interacting with others, developing relationships, learning, and working. Speech therapy increases a child’s potential for independence and positively impacts their quality of life.
Speech and language therapy is a process by which a licensed therapist treats the communication, speech and language disorders. Speech pathologists increase a child’s oral motor skills and communication acumen by using exercises that train the brain to pronounce – as well as understand and interpret – individual words, sounds, numbers and gestures.