Speech therapy
A speech therapist is important for regaining the ability to speak and improving cognitive deficiencies. You might consider hiring a speech therapist if your loved one has trouble responding to questions or is showing signs of being unable to avoid potentially dangerous situations. Speech therapy is often needed after a stroke. With regular sessions, patients will see:
- Communicate both verbally and non-verbally
- Comprehend verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding others’ intentions in a range of settings
- Initiate communication without prompting from others
- Know the appropriate time and place to communicate something; for example, when to say “good morning”
- Develop conversational skills
- Exchange ideas
- Communicate in ways to develop relationships
- Enjoy communicating, playing, and interacting with peers
- Learn self-regulation