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Speech Pathology
At Ayes Health we offer speech therapy for people of all ages and abilities. Speech pathology refers to,
how we pronounce sounds, how we use and understand language, the way our voice sounds and stuttering.
Speech​
“Speech” refers to the way we ‘pronounce’ or say words. This includes articulation and phonology. While some disorders may originate in childhood and persist into adulthood, others may emerge later in life due to various factors like neurological conditions or injury.​
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This includes:​
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-Apraxia
- Dysarthria
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Speech Difficulties
- Oral Motor Difficulties
Language
“Language” refers to the way we talk and understand language. This includes expressive and receptive language. Expressive language is the ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and feelings using words, gestures and symbols. Receptive language is the ability to understand and comprehend language this also includes listening and reading.
Voice
“Voice” refers to the way our voice sounds when we talk. This includes pitch, tone resonance and vocal health.
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This includes:
Voice Disorders
- Dysphonia
- Frequent Voice Loss
- Vocal Nodules
- Voice Difficulties
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Fluency
“Fluency” refers to the ability to speak or communicate smoothly and effortlessly without interruptions, hesitations or disruptions to speech flow.
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Stuttering can affect individuals of all ages, underlining the need for assessment and intervention across the lifespan. Early intervention in childhood can prevent the persistence of stuttering, while intervention for adults focuses on improving fluency and communication attitudes.
Literacy
“Literacy” refers to the ability to read, write and understand written language, enabling individuals to access, interpret and communicate information effectively. Our therapists are trained in the Sounds Write Program to assist in some literacy difficulties.​
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This includes:
-Dyslexia
- Dysgraphia
- Reading & Writing Difficulties
- Early Literacy Skill
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