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Whether it be talking with co-workers around the water cooler, saying “I love you” to your spouse, sharing a joke with your neighbor, texting your brother, or sending an email to your boss, people love to communicate, it’s what we do. Communication, in all its forms, is what creates and maintains the bonds and relationships in our lives, and the ability to communicate is what defines us as being human. Communication can be divided into three main categories: comprehension, expression, and production. Comprehension or receptive language is the ability to receive a message from someone and understand the meaning of that message whether it be spoken, written, or via gestures such as American Sign Language (ASL). Expression or expressive language is the ability to send a meaningful message to someone verbally, in writing, or by using gestures. An additional goal of expressive language is that it is socially appropriate, which means knowing what and how to say something in a given circums...

  When it comes to providing quality healthcare, having adequate staffing is crucial. A case in point is speech therapy, which requires specialized training and expertise.  Here, we’ll define speech therapy staffing, explain its importance, and examine its benefits. Qualifications Required for Speech Therapists Speech therapists sometimes referred to as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), are required to have a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.  They must also hold certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and be licensed by the state in which they practice.  Specialization and experience can also play a role in determining qualifications for speech therapists. Importance of Adequate Speech Therapy Staffing Having adequate speech therapy staffing can have a significant impact on patient outcomes. Speech therapy can help patients with various conditions, including speech and language disorders, cognitive impairments, and s...

The screening, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders is done by Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), often known as Speech Therapists. To improve communication, specific speech therapy interventions and strategies are used. The methods that are used will depend on what the underlying communication problem is. Following are some of the most common communication problems: ·          Fluency Disorder:  The flow, pace, and rhythm of speaking are all affected by fluency issues. Fluency issues include stuttering and cluttering. A person who stutters has difficulty making a sound, and their speech may be hindered or halted, or they may repeat parts of a word.  ·          Articulation Disorder:  Articulation problems are defined as the inability to articulate specific word sounds appropriately. This speech problem causes a youngster to drop, switch, distort, or add word so...