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Speech pathologists as the name suggests work with people who have problems expressing themselves via speech, they may also have problems in comprehending other people when they communicate. Therapists work with all ages, though some may specialize in different areas and with specific problems. Clearly defining areas where most help is needed will determine which speech therapy materials will be of use.
Practitioners often find themselves working with stroke victims who suffer from aphasia. Aphasia is the loss of the ability to understand or express language and is caused by the brain being damaged due to the stroke. This usually happens in about twenty per cent of victims of a stroke. Aphasia can also effect the ability to read and write.
There have not been many clinical studies to show what methods work best with patients who have problems with language and the comprehension of language. Fortunately though there is enough evidence to show that working with sufferers for longer time periods in a day rather than short sessions spread over a number of days is of more benefit. This has been backed up by those in a position to observe, such as clinicians and therapists.
Positive results have also been seen when audio techniques have been used in helping stroke sufferers to regain their use of communication. Having patients listen to their favorite music and encouraging them to sing along with the songs has shown remarkable results in speeding up their recovery of speech as has reading along with audio books to the patient.
Advances in computer software programs is another area which has been of great help for those with problems. A patient can now continue to work on their language and comprehension skills at home using their computers. Some programs are designed to give points out which reflect effort and progress made by the patient. This often encourages the patient to try even harder and to put more time into the tasks set.
Computers are no cure all though. A computer has not yet technically advanced to replace the human ear. A computer can not distinguish the difference between regional accents, expressions such as moods emitted with sound and so on. Here as in many other important areas one really needs the help of the therapist, and for the therapist to be present.
Some readers may have heard of Helen Keller. Helen was struck with an illness that left her blind and deaf from an early age. Due to her predicament her language was not able to develop, and all she could produce where sounds that made hardly any sense to anyone but herself. The arrival of a teacher called into tutor her was to change her life. The teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy, used a form of tactile sign language to open up the external world to Helen. One method used by Anne was to spell out the tactile sign word for water while pouring actual water onto her other hand. The breakthrough in the development with Helen came when Helen was instructed to place her thumb onto the larynx, and fingers onto the mouth and nose of her teacher. Anne would then speak and Helen could feel the vibrations of the words and the position of the mouth when certain words where spoken. Through this technique Helen learned how to speak.
As seen briefly here, there are a number of speech therapy materials that can be used to improve the condition of patients with speech and communication problems. There is never just a straight forward solution, as a patients needs may differ. A therapist will need patience, intuition and good observation skills to be able to plan out the best approach for each person they work with.
Practitioners often find themselves working with stroke victims who suffer from aphasia. Aphasia is the loss of the ability to understand or express language and is caused by the brain being damaged due to the stroke. This usually happens in about twenty per cent of victims of a stroke. Aphasia can also effect the ability to read and write.
There have not been many clinical studies to show what methods work best with patients who have problems with language and the comprehension of language. Fortunately though there is enough evidence to show that working with sufferers for longer time periods in a day rather than short sessions spread over a number of days is of more benefit. This has been backed up by those in a position to observe, such as clinicians and therapists.
Positive results have also been seen when audio techniques have been used in helping stroke sufferers to regain their use of communication. Having patients listen to their favorite music and encouraging them to sing along with the songs has shown remarkable results in speeding up their recovery of speech as has reading along with audio books to the patient.
Advances in computer software programs is another area which has been of great help for those with problems. A patient can now continue to work on their language and comprehension skills at home using their computers. Some programs are designed to give points out which reflect effort and progress made by the patient. This often encourages the patient to try even harder and to put more time into the tasks set.
Computers are no cure all though. A computer has not yet technically advanced to replace the human ear. A computer can not distinguish the difference between regional accents, expressions such as moods emitted with sound and so on. Here as in many other important areas one really needs the help of the therapist, and for the therapist to be present.
Some readers may have heard of Helen Keller. Helen was struck with an illness that left her blind and deaf from an early age. Due to her predicament her language was not able to develop, and all she could produce where sounds that made hardly any sense to anyone but herself. The arrival of a teacher called into tutor her was to change her life. The teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy, used a form of tactile sign language to open up the external world to Helen. One method used by Anne was to spell out the tactile sign word for water while pouring actual water onto her other hand. The breakthrough in the development with Helen came when Helen was instructed to place her thumb onto the larynx, and fingers onto the mouth and nose of her teacher. Anne would then speak and Helen could feel the vibrations of the words and the position of the mouth when certain words where spoken. Through this technique Helen learned how to speak.
As seen briefly here, there are a number of speech therapy materials that can be used to improve the condition of patients with speech and communication problems. There is never just a straight forward solution, as a patients needs may differ. A therapist will need patience, intuition and good observation skills to be able to plan out the best approach for each person they work with.
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