How do I know if I need speech or hearing therapy?
Speech and hearing therapy is a subcategory of occupational therapy and helps address sensory integration, regulation, attention, motor skills, and vision which all directly relate to speech and language development. Persons with autism or experiencing dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) benefit greatly from this kind of therapy.
But there are many other reasons you might seek out speech or hearing therapy. As we age, our hearing acuity naturally decreases, and a hearing test can help determine what level of hearing loss you’re experiencing.If your daily activities expose you to constant loud noises (playing music, working in a machine shop or factory, construction, or if your occupation exposes you to firearms, blasting and loud bangs) you could easily experience rapid or sudden loss of hearing.
Because hearing and speech tend to go hand-in-hand, as we start to lose our hearing, we may also lose confidence in our speaking ability as well. Therapy specifically tailored to you and your lifestyle can improve your quality of life in case of a brain injury, from an accident, stroke or other head trauma affecting speech and language abilities.
With the help of the skilled doctors at Functional Rehab you can learn how to maintain your current functionality and improve your motor skills and sensory integration through targeted exercises and strategies to enhance your overall independence.
