Definition of Speech therapy
Speech therapy: The treatment of speech and communication disorders. The approach used depends on the disorder. It may include physical exercises to strengthen the muscles used in speech (oral-motor work), speech drills to improve clarity, or sound production practice to improve articulation.
See also communication disorders, speech disorders, speech-language pathologist.
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