Speech Therapy is a treatment of impairments and speech disorders, voice, swallowing, language and communication. It aims to improve an individual’s ability to verbally communicate / speak and utilise other language skills.

Speech and Language Therapy helps not only with expressing thoughts and understanding but improving skills [for example: recollection / memory and problem-solving abilities].

The Zeebah Place Abuja’s Speech and Language Therapy unit focuses on:

– Early language skills

– Ability to use voice

– Language comprehension

– Fluency

– Clarity and expression

Benefits include:

• Improved ability to comprehend and express ideas, thoughts and feelings.
• Improved ability to swallow.
• Improved self-esteem.
• Increased independence.
• School readiness for young children.
• Enhanced vocal quality.
• Improved language skills.

Techniques used include perception exercises [differentiating between individual sounds {and syllables}], exercises to improve speech fluency and production of sounds, breathing exercises to improve breathing and swallowing.