"speech therapist"の定義と意味

Who is a "speech therapist"?

A speech therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in helping people improve their communication skills and abilities. These specialists work with individuals who have difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing. Speech therapists help their patients' communication needs, develop personalized therapy plans, and provide treatments to address specific challenges. They may use techniques such as exercises, drills, games, and technology-assisted programs to improve speech, language comprehension, voice quality, or swallowing function. Speech therapists also educate patients and their families about communication strategies and techniques to support ongoing progress.