Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by muscle weakness. This can make it difficult for a child to speak clearly and produce the right sounds.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Speech therapy for children with Dysarthria focuses on syllables, words, and phrases. The therapist will work with the child to help them produce the sounds they are struggling with. Exercises to treat Dysarthria include tongue, lips, cheek, and jaw exercises. These exercises help to strengthen the muscles that are used for speech.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
There are many benefits of speech therapy for children with Dysarthria. Some of these benefits include improved pronunciation<\/a>, rate of speech, breathing, loudness, and movement of muscles in speech production.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
There are a variety of techniques that speech therapists can use to help children with Dysarthria. Some of these techniques include tongue, lip, cheek and jaw exercises. Therapists may also use specific activities, such as Short and Sweet, I’ve Got Rhythm, Puppetry and Sing a Song.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
These activities can help kids feel more comfortable and relaxed in speech therapy. They also help to improve their speaking skills. In addition, speech therapy can help slow down the rate of speech and improve breath support. This can help kids speak more clearly and effectively.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
It\u2019s important for you to understand the emotional impacts of Dysarthria and the speech therapy process. The inability to communicate effectively can be frustrating and isolating for a child, leading to feelings of sadness, anger, and fear. The diagnosis of Dysarthria can also bring up feelings of loss and guilt in the family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Speech therapy can help your child develop more confidence in their ability to communicate and improve their overall mood. As they gain more confidence in communicating with others, they will also benefit from increased self-esteem and improved social relationships. Speech therapy can be an important tool in helping them cope with the emotional impact of Dysarthria as well as learn new strategies for communication.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
You can have an important role in helping your child make progress with speech therapy. Here are five tips to keep in mind:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
At Spring Forward Family Centre, we are committed to providing the best resources and support for children with Dysarthria. We offer a variety of services to help your child become as independent as possible, including speech therapy for children with Dysarthria. Our speech therapists will assess your child’s speech and language skills, evaluate the extent of their Dysarthria, work on strategies to get their message across and develop vocal quality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
We focus on developing the children\u2019s ability to express themselves effectively while improving their communication skills. Our approach focuses on helping the child build relationships through effective communication, which can be especially beneficial if they are unable to communicate verbally due to Dysarthria. Additionally, our therapeutic approach provides feedback and education that can help improve vocal quality. The vocal quality may be described as harsh or strangled in some cases of Dysarthria; however, with appropriate treatment and practise, this can be improved significantly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
So in conclusion, don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t give up on your child. There are many people who are willing to help, and with the right therapy, your child can make great strides.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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