talehjelp
Talehjelp is a Norwegian term referring to assistance with spoken communication. It covers a range of measures and tools designed to support individuals who have difficulty speaking or who want to improve their speaking abilities. In healthcare and education, talehjelp is typically provided by speech-language pathologists (logopedists) and other professionals. Core activities include assessment of speech, language, and communication abilities; development of individualized intervention plans; and training in articulation, pronunciation, voice, fluency, and expressive language. Talehjelp also encompasses strategies for functional communication in daily life, such as conversation skills and public speaking.
In addition to clinical therapy, talehjelp extends to assistive technologies and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Contexts for talehjelp include education, healthcare, and workplace environments. The overarching goals are to improve intelligibility,
Challenges and accessibility vary by region and funding, influencing the availability of specialists and services. The
Etymology: from tale (speech) and hjelp (help). See also logopedi, AAC, stuttering therapy, dysarthria.