Facts about Speech Disorder

Facts about Speech Disorder

There are essential facts about speech disorder that helps parents in early diagnosing of speech disorder in their child. The knowledge about speech disorder in children is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment. Here is a list of facts that parents must  follow:

1. Early intervention is necessary because children learn 80% of language by the age of 3 years.
   
   
2. By the age of 18 months, a baby is expected to have a vocabulary of 50-150 words and should be able to combine words to form sentences. 
   
   
3. In Speech Disorder, there is one more problem similar to Stuttering, which is Cluttering. Cluttering also affects the flow and fluency of a child's speech.
   
   
4. Children with chronic ear infections are at risk of delayed speech and language. If they can't hear the sound, they won't be able to imitate or produce music.
   
   
5. Sometimes, children suffering from Speech disorder run out of air while speaking. 
   
   
6. Children who depend on others for feeding puts them at higher risk of aspiration. 
   
   
7. Stuttering affects a large proportion of children. 
   
   
8. There are 26 sets of muscles in use when we swallow. 
   
   
9. 94% of children with swallowing issues silently inhale in trace amounts because they are not able to sense when food liquid goes wrong. 
   
   
10. The proportion of 25% to 45% of typically developing children reveal feeding and swallowing problems.
    
    
11. Speech is a wonder! To say a phrase, it takes 100 muscles of the neck, jaw, tongue, & lips must unite. 
    
    
12. Stuttering affects 4 times as many men as women. 
    
    
13. Near about 5% of children go through stuttering, which lasts six months or more. 
    
    
14. In some cases, Speech Disorder arises due to Cleft Palate, which is a common birth defect. Cleft Palate is an opening or a hole in the roof of the mouth. It is often corrected by surgery, but still, a child needs Speech Therapy to overcome Speech Disorder. 
    
    
15. Also, there are abrupt changes in pitch or volume of the speech.

The above facts about speech and language disorder help in the timely and appropriate treatment of the child with the disorder. The IIAHP therapy center provides the most appropriate treatment and speech therapy to children who are not able to communicate and express themselves. Our main goal is to developing speaking, social and behavioural skills of the child with the help of our advanced intellectual programs.

Read More

Effects of Speech Disorder

Effects of Speech Disorder 

Speech disorder in children causes the inability to speak, express and communicate efficiently. In some cases, a child is only able to produce sounds and do not speak words Children display delay communication according to their chronological age. Speech and communication are some of the most important ways of expressing our thoughts and feelings and the inability to express causes in a child’s life. After taking treatment of speech therapy from IIAHP your child do communicate in a very good manner.  

These are numerous effects of speech disorder given below: 

• Limited Expression of Emotions and feelings: The onset of speech disorder brings about various problems for a child. They are not able to convey messages and feelings. Due to poor communication, friends and family members do not understand their wants and desires.

• Limited Social Interaction- Social interaction is an essential component in the development of a child. In the initial years of growth and development of a child, interacting and communicating with the children of the same age group is very essential in the development process. Children learn how to live in a society, patience in dealing with people, and more importantly, the exchange of ideas takes. But, the inability to speak results in limited or negligible social interaction. Such children show no peer grouping.
  
  

• Difficulty in using oral muscles- Children with oral muscle disorder are extremely affected and find it more difficult to use their muscles in lips, jaw, and tongue. It also creates difficulties in eating, speaking, and drinking. 
  
  

• Frustration and Emotional downfall: The struggle in expressing thoughts and feelings brings out frustration in a child. This forces them to think that they can not speak like others do. At times, they face teasing and laugh because of their stuttering speech causing them to become shy, quiet and emotional downfall.

• Developmental Difficulties- Kids with speech and language disorder face difficulties in communicating. It is very difficult for them to use or understand verbal or non-verbal communication. As a result, the overall development of a child gets affected.
  
  

• In addition to all this, children who have Speech Disorder may also have difficulty in learning how to read and spell. A child with a Speech Disorder is believed to have difficulty in following instructions, especially if the instructions are given orally and if they contain multiple steps. 
  
  

Speech Disorder is to be treated as soon as possible otherwise it can create long-lasting effects on the lives of the children. The IIAHP therapy center is known for its best treatment for speech delay in children. The advanced intellectual programs which help in skill and speech development of a child have shown great results. To get the quality of Speech Therapy for your child, visit the IIAHP therapy center. 

Read More

Signs & Symptoms

Speech Disorder Symptoms

The symptoms of speech disorder depend upon the cause and severity of the disorder. Children develop multiple speech disorders with different symptoms. Kids who are not able to respond or vocalize well need therapists' concerns immediately. The IIAHP therapy center is known for providing the best speech therapy to the children having a speech delay and language developmental disorder. 

Children with a speech disorder may experience the following symptoms: 

• Repetition 
  
  
• Prolonging sounds 
  
  
• Adding sound or syllables to words 
  
  
• Rearranging syllables 
  
  
• Difficulty in pronouncing words correctly 
  
  
• Struggle to say the correct word 
  
  
• Speaking in a hoarse or raspy voice 
  
  
• Lack of clarity in speaking 
  
  
• Blinking several times while speaking 
  
  
• Make jerky movements while talking 
  
  
• Distorting sounds 
  
  
• Gravelly sounding voice 
  
  
• Frequent pauses while talking 
  
  
• Visible frustration when trying to communicate 
  
  
• Tension in face and shoulders 
  
  
• Clenched fists 
  
  
• Lip tremors 
  
  
• Sudden head or body movements 
  
  
• Slurred speech 
  
  
• Mumbling 
  
  
• Difficulty in moving tongue or mouth 
  
  
• Speaking in uneven pace: either too quickly or too slowly 
  
  
• Abnormalities with vocal cords 
  
  
• Uses gestures over vocals to communicate 
  
  
• Unable to follow simple directions 
  
  
• Makes cooing sounds 
  
  
• Not paying any attention to sounds 
  
  
• Not able to follow simple directions 
  
  
• Not responding to their names being called 
  
  
• Unable to combine words 
  
  
• Monotonous speech 
  
  
• Uneven speech volume or pitch 
  
  
• Abnormal speech rhythm  
  
  

Some of the major signs that parents should focus based on the age of their child.

• Does not interact with others
  
  
• Do not babble (4 to 7 months) 
  
  
• Make only a few sounds or gestures (7 to 12 months) 
  
  
• Unable to understand what others say (7 months to 2 years) 
  
  
• Speaks only a few words (12 to 18 months) 
  
  
• Words are not so easily understood (18 months to 2 years) 
  
  
• Can't put words together to make sentences (1.5 to 3 years) 
  
  
• Trouble in playing and talking to other children (2 to 3 years) 
  
  
• Problem with reading and writing skills (2.5 to 3 years) 
  
  
• Repeats first sounds of words like- "b-b-b-ball" for "ball" 
  
  
• Speech breaks while trying to say a word 
  
  

On diagnosing your child with any of the above signs and symptoms requires proper care and appropriate treatment. The home plan facilities for the parents in distant places has helped many families in getting the appropriate treatment for their child.

Read More

Causes of Speech Disorder

Causes of Speech Delay 

Speech delay in children has delayed language development according to their chronological age. There are several reasons which are responsible for language disorder in children. Injury to the brain before or after birth can cause speech impairment. The IIAHP therapy center is known for providing the best speech therapy to the children having a speech delay and language developmental disorder. 

The causes of speech delay include:

• Problem with child's tongue or roof of the mouth 
• Hearing loss 
• Listening to disability 
• Developmental disorder 
• Neurological disorder 
• Brain Injury 
• Intellectual disabilities 
• Drug abuse 
• Physical impairments such as cleft lip or palate 
• Respiratory weakness 
• Muscle weakness 
• Strokes
• Vocal cord Damage 
• Polyps or nodules on the vocal cord 
• Dementia 
• Oral cancer 
• Laryngeal cancer 
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
• Huntington's disease 
• Autism or ADHD 
• Extreme environment 
• Prematurity 
• Life events  

There can be various reasons for a child suffering from speech delay and impairment. This can severely affect many parts of the body like vocal cords, nerves, and muscles. The vocal cords might be a reason why a child may be suffering from it. Vocal cord damage or vocal cord paralysis leads to imperfect speech. 

Muscle weakness or respiratory weakness can also be an essential factor regarding speech disorder, and neurological disorders cause it. As a result, the motor-sensory pathway is affected. Developmental disorders or other medical conditions like Autism, ADHD, Oral Cancer, and Strokes also, lead to speech disorders. 

Genetic factors also affect speech disorder sometimes. If a child carries genes which cause it, and if it is a dominant gene, then the child might have a speech disorder. Speech delay and language disorders may have various causes, but often it is difficult to know why they occur. The speech disorder can be hereditary and can continue to the coming generations.

All these causes can be prevented with these few tips: 

• Talk and play with the child every day 
• Try to communicate with a child 
• Take care of a child's teeth and mouth. 
• Give a child some time to talk 
• Try not to interrupt the child while he/she is speaking.
• Encourage the child to speak but not forcefully. 
• Avoid alcohol and smoking during pregnancy. 
• Do not neglect or abuse the child. 
• Keep the child away from gadgets. 

Read More

Benefits of Speech Therapy

Benefits of Speech Therapy 

Speech Therapy is the treatment of speech disorder that focuses on helping special children with impaired speech and swallowing capabilities. Children suffer speech delay and development issues from birth, which requires the timely diagnosis and their treatment. The effectiveness of speech therapy in developing speech and communication skills in children is magnificent.

The benefits of speech therapy include:

Improves oral issues: The speech therapy helps in controlling and curing the oral issues. The treatment helps in the lips, tongue, and jaw movement with proper coordination among them.


Improves Auditory issues: The children having speech disorder also suffer from auditory issues. Therefore, speech therapy given to them helps in improving their hearing and listening abilities.


Better Articulation - Articulation is essential for children who are affected by impaired speech. It is the formation of distinct and clear sounds in speech. As soon as a child learns to articulate words correctly, he/she improves communication skills and confidence. The most common example of this is when children are not able to produce the sound of the word "R". However, Speech Therapy improves all the problems related to speech. 


Improves swallowing - Children with speech disorder often face problems in eating or swallowing as well. Speech therapists or experts use a blend of techniques and exercises to improve the oral intake process and reduce the risk of aspiration. The techniques that improve swallowing capabilities are: Biting techniques, Swallowing activities, Head positioning technique, etc.  


Reduction of stuttering- Stuttering can cause problems in fluent speaking. A speech therapist can help the affected children extremely by improving stuttering to a point where it comes to non-existence. Some techniques to reduce stuttering are: 

• Talk slowly 
• Find rhythm while talking. 
• Avoid certain words 
• Use gestures and pacing to calm the nerves. 
• Pace the breaths while talking  

Improves vocal tone and fluency-The firstmost step to learn a new accent is to understand the speech rhythm that means were to emphasize more and where to emphasize less. Children with Speech Disorder usually face a problem in clarity while speaking. So, Speech Therapy improves the pace and tone of the child so that the child's speech is clear and understandable. 

Increases confidence and reduces anxiety- Children who cannot speak well often suffer from anxiety and low confidence levels. They fear being ridiculed by the people around them. Hence, this leads to the rise of frustration in them. With the help of a good Speech Therapist, a child can improve communication skills. Speech therapy helps the kids to boost their confidence and allow them to exchange ideas more effectively and reduce their anxiety. 

Speech Therapy has many other benefits, as well. The use of advanced intellectual programs at the IIAHP therapy center helps in enhancing verbal, non-verbal communication, along with skill development. If you think your child is facing difficulty in speech, visit the IIAHP therapy center for the best SPEECH THERAPY. 

Read More

Types of Speech Disorder

Speech Disorder is a term used for any condition that affects a person's ability to produce sounds that create words. It prevents children from producing correct speech sounds. 
Speech Disorders are not the same as language disorders. They are very different from each other as language disorder refers to difficulty with children's understanding and use of spoken and written language, whereas speech disorder is a problem or struggles in producing sounds or words. 

Significant types of Speech Disorder 

• Voice Disorders are described as dysphonia in foreign terminology. Depending on the primary cause, the various types of dysphonia are separated by the specifying adjective. Therefore, a vocal disorder originating from paralysis of the larynx is a paralytical dysphonia. In Voice Disorder, voice has some abnormality that may be hoarseness, harshness, breathy, gravelly or gritty. Further, there are two types of dysphonias: the Habitual Dysphonia & the Psychogenic Dysphonia. Habitual Dysphonia occurs from faulty speaking habits, and Psychogenic Dysphonia originates from emotional causes. 

• Articulatory Disorders are a type of speech disorders that involves difficulties in expressing specific types of sounds. 

1. Cluttering- A strange or weird hindrance, cluttering is characterized by sloppy, erratic, jerky and hasty speech that may somewhat seem to be stuttering but differs from it. 
2. Lisping- Lisping almost belongs to articulatory disorders and usually, has the same causes as articulatory disorders. Lisping occurs in various varieties: with tongue tip between the front teeth, with extreme tongue pressure against teeth, in various snorting and nasal subtypes, with slurping noise in the cheek pouch, etc. 
3. Stuttering or Stammering- It is a type of speech disorder that includes repetition of sounds, syllables or words, prolongation of sounds and interruptions in speech. 

• Dysphasia or Aphasia- Dysphasia is a type of language disorder in which there is a total or partial loss of language. It may cause reading, writing, and gesturing impairments. Aphasia is an inability or impaired ability to understand or produce speech due to brain damage. In actual, aphasia means the loss of memory for the meaning of language and its production. 

• Apraxia- Apraxia is a type of speech disorder that is caused by the damage to those parts of the brain that are related to speaking. 

Click the link for more information:- https://www.iiahp.com/speech-therapy/

Read More

What is Speech Therapy?

 SPEECH THERAPY

Speech Therapy is the treatment for the dysfunction of speech and language. Speech disorder concerns the problem of producing words and sounds while a language disorder is somewhat different that refers to difficulty in recognizing words and putting together sentences and ideas for communication.  

SYMPTOMS   

The symptoms of speech disorders vary depending on the cause and severity of the disease.  

Various symptoms of Speech Disorder are:

Repeating or prolonging sounds

Adding sounds or syllables to words

Struggling to say correct word or sound

Speaking with the hoarse or raspy voice

Difficulty in pronouncing the name properly

Distorting sounds

Using improper gestures

Prefer actions over vocals  

            TYPES OF SPEECH DISORDERS  

Repetitions occur when people unwillingly repeat sounds or words.

Blocks happen when people know what they are willing to say but have difficulty making the necessary speech sounds.

Prolongations refer to the stretching or drawing out of specific words or sounds.  

                  SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAM

The particular SPEECH THERAPY treatment includes proper pronunciation, articulation, and
the tone during play exercises and may physically teach a child how to shift mouth or tongue to
Correctly produce a voice. Speech therapists can use play or books to promote interaction and improve
opportunities for language skills development.

We have the best-trained speech therapists for the Speech Therapy who bring out the outstanding potential in special kids.    

NEURO THERAPY
ARCHETYPE THERAPY
CYCLING PROGRAM THERAPY
MUSIC THERAPY
RUNNING PROGRAM THERAPY
BRAIN GYM THERAPY
BALANCE BOARD THERAPY
LOOP THERAPY
MASKING
ORA-FACIAL THERAPY
PRISM THERAPY     

BENEFITS OF SPEECH THERAPY     

Speech Therapy can help kids learn to speak clearly. This helps them feel more confident and less frustrated about talking to others. Children who have language issues can benefit socially, emotionally,
and academically from speech therapy. This can improve reading comprehension skills and encourage kids to read. Speech Therapy also reduces stuttering. Good Speech Therapy improves swallowing and articulation.

Read More