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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 medical professionals who evaluate, diagnose, manage, and treat speech, language, communication problems, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They are also called Speech-language pathologists.

What qualifications do Speech Therapists have?

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

What conditions can a Speech Therapist treat?

Some of the conditions that a Speech Therapist can treat are:

Articulation disorders
Resonance disorders
Dysarthria
Aphasia
Expressive disorders
Fluency disorders
Receptive disorders
Cognitive communication problems
Swallowing and feeding disorders
Speech delays
Language delays

When should an individual visit a Speech Therapist?

An individual can visit a Speech Therapist if they have any of the following issues:

Slurred speech due to stroke
Speech problem due to head injury
Problems with short term memory
Dementia-related speech and language issues
Accent modification
Voice and communication change

How do I consult a Speech Therapist?

You can consult a Speech Therapist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

How often should an individual visit a Speech Therapist?

It is recommended that an individual should visit a Speech Therapist if they notice irregularities in their speech and language following an injury, disease, or neurological condition. If a person has an existing condition, they must follow up with their Speech Therapist as advised.