What is Speech / Language Therapy?
CATEGORY:
Speech pathology, also termed speech-language pathology and speech & language therapy (SLT, mainly in the UK) is the study of disorders that affect a person's speech, language, voice disorders and swallowing disorders.
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How do members experience Speech / Language Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traumatic brain injury | 1,234 | 19 | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 463 | 7 | |
| Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 23 | 16 | |
| Slurred speech | 16 | 4 | |
| Dysarthria | 15 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Eye pain | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath when talking | 1 | |
| Sore throat | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 61 |
Member evaluations
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janedoe89
evaluated on Jun 01, 2001
- Perceived effectiveness for autism spectrum disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
dray
evaluated on Apr 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diagnosis of ALS: Moderate
- Side effects: None
trice
evaluated on May 15, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for word fishing: None
- Side effects: None
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