Rääkimisravi

Rääkimisravi, also known as speech therapy or speech-language pathology, is a discipline concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. These disorders can affect individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. Communication disorders encompass difficulties with speech sounds, fluency, voice, language comprehension, and language expression. Swallowing disorders, or dysphagia, involve problems with chewing and moving food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.

A rääkimisravi specialist, or speech-language pathologist, works with individuals to improve their ability to communicate effectively and to swallow safely. They employ a variety of techniques, including exercises, strategies, and assistive devices, tailored to the specific needs of each client. The goal of rääkimisravi is to enhance a person's quality of life by restoring or improving their functional communication and safe swallowing abilities, thereby promoting independence and social participation. Common conditions addressed include stuttering, articulation disorders, aphasia (language impairment due to brain injury), voice disorders, and developmental delays in speech and language.