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The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children
An introductory course on speech therapy for children — common disorders, the role of Speech-Language Pathologists, age-specific exercises, and public-speaking strategies.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this module you will be able to: - Describe why speech therapy is important for individuals with speech-related disorders. - Indicate some of the commonest problems related to speech and their attributes. - Explain the two most important fluency-related speech problems. - Identify the causative factors for speech problems specific to different age groups. - Recognize how SLPs work in different ways to solve speech, language, and swallowing problems. - Categorize speech exercises according to different age groups. - Discuss the two main assessment methods used by SLPs to assess speech and related problems. - Outline various practices related to public speaking and how to keep children calm while facing the public.
Chapter 1: Understanding the Importance of Speech Therapy
Why speech therapy matters, common disorders, fluency problems, and causative factors.
Lessons
- Why Is Speech Therapy Important?
- Common Problems Related to Speech
- Continuation of Common Problems Related to Speech
- Cluttering and Stuttering — Fluency Disorders
- The Causative Factors of Speech Problems
- Groups to be Affected by Speech Problems
- Causative Factors for Speech-Related Problems
- Speech-Related Problems Exclusively Found in Adults
- Bibliography
Chapter 2: Who Are SLPs and How Do They Work?
Meet Speech-Language Pathologists, when therapy is needed, and what sessions look like.
Chapter 3: Exercise for Speech Therapy and Languages
Age-specific exercises and activities you can use with children.
Chapter 4: Children with Speech Disorders and Public Speaking
Where SLPs work, assessment methods, and teaching children to speak in public confidently.
Chapter 5: Course Summary
Key takeaways from each lesson in the course.
Final assessment
29 questions · pass score 70%
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