You need to see a speech therapist, when you are having following problems
- pronunciation problems
- communication problems
- understanding, comprehension issues
- language disorder

2. Can a speech therapist help to manage autistic children?

Yes, a speech therapist can help to manage autistic children by improving their communication and language. They help in improving articulation, communicating verbally and non verbally, conversational and comprehension skills.

3. Can stammering be corrected by the treatment of a speech therapist?

Stammering can be corrected by the treatment from a speech therapist as it teaches to reduce speed of speech and notice stammering.

4. Does a speech therapist prescribe medications?

No, a speech therapist doesn't prescribe medications. They help in developing language, improving communication and articulation of speech.

5. What is the required qualification to become a speech therapist?

To become a speech therapist, a degree or diploma in speech therapy is required after completion of any basic undergraduate degree in life sciences.

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Who is a Speech Therapist?

Speech Therapists are often called Speech-language pathologists. They study human communication and its development along with disorders. They also assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and oral feeding, swallowing skills of an individual to identify the problem.

What are the qualifications of Speech Therapist?

To be a Speech Therapist, one should have the following qualifications:

B.Sc (Hons.) Speech & Hearing
B. Ed in Special Education (Hearing Impairment)
BSc - Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation
MASLP
Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech
Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impaired)
MSc in Speech and Hearing
BSc - Speech & Hearing
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Post Graduate Certificate Course Auditory Verbal Therapy (PGCCAVT)
Ph.D. - Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelors in Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences
BASLP

How often should I visit a Speech Therapist?

If an individual is suffering from speech difficulty, then he/she must visit a Speech therapist once a week or a few times a week. Treatment for speech difficulty may take few weeks or few months or few years.

Why should an individual consult a Speech Therapist?

Individuals who are suffering from speech and communication-related diseases or disorders should consult a Speech Therapist. Few of the speech disorders are:

Articulation disorder
Stuttering and cluttering
Resonance disorders
Autism
Receptive language disorders
Cognitive communication disorders
Expressive disorders
Aphasia
Slurred speech
Slow speech

Can Speech therapists treat Stuttering?

Yes, the Speech Therapist can diagnose and treat stuttering. They plan appropriate speech therapy sessions for patients and can reduce the stuttering.

Does Speech Therapists perform any surgeries?

Speech therapists will not perform any surgeries, however, they diagnose and treat speech-related disabilities and disorders through speech therapy sessions.

How to know if a child needs speech therapy?

If a child has limited vocabulary according to age, poor pronunciation, difficulty in creating sentences, or is not responding to sounds, then they might require speech therapy. A speech-language pathologist will evaluate and direct treatment.

What age is best for speech therapy?

Speech therapy may be initiated as early as 18 months to 2 years, particularly if a child is presenting with speech delay. Early intervention results in improved outcomes.