In this week’s episode of the Homage Web Series, we sit down with Stephanie Teh to learn more about speech therapy, who it can help, what a typical speech therapy session looks like and how family members and caregivers can better support individuals undergoing speech therapy.
Stephanie Teh graduated from University of Melbourne with a Master’s in Speech Pathology. She specialises in working with individuals with swallowing, speech and cognitive difficulties and is a member of the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing.
[00:55] What is speech therapy? | [01:58] Why is speech therapy important? |[03:11] What are common terms used in speech therapy? | [05:50] When should caregivers seek out speech therapy for a loved one? | [07:20] What happens during a speech therapy session? | [10:04] Do family members’ involvement play a big part in speech therapy? | [10:30] How can family members better support loved ones going to speech therapy? | [11:13] Can speech therapy be done online? | [12:00] Myth #1: Speech therapy is only for people who stutter or have a lisp | [12:54] Myth #2: Speech therapy only helps with talking clearer | [14:05] Myth #3: Occupational therapists or physiotherapists can also help with talking and swallowing | [15:01] Do occupational therapists or physiotherapists work alongside speech therapists? |
Full transcript: here
Terminology:
- speech therapy: support in the management and treatment of various conditions affecting a person’s ability to speak, communicate, eat and drink.
- phonation: the production of speech and vocal sound.
- aphasia: inability or difficulty in producing spoken and written language, commonly caused by brain injury.
- dysarthria: inability or difficulty in speaking due to muscle weakness, commonly caused by brain injury.
- dysphagia: inability or difficulty in swallowing, commonly caused by brain injury.
- slurred speech: a symptom characterised by poor pronunciation of words, mumbling, or a change in speed or rhythm during talking.
- physiotherapy: treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being.
- occupational therapy: therapy that focuses on holistic wellness as well as finer motor and cognitive skills.
- temporomandibular joint (TMJ): the joint that connects the jaw bone to the skull
Disclaimer: The health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional health advice. To seek further medical advice for your medical condition, do consult your doctor or go to the nearest health institution to get assistance. This video only represents the speaker’s views on speech difficulty and treatments.
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