Speech therapy is a treatment designed to help individuals who have difficulty with speech, language, communication, or swallowing. It is often used to address a wide range of conditions, such as speech delays in children, voice disorders, stuttering, and difficulties stemming from brain injuries or stroke. Therapists use various exercises, techniques, and tools to help improve communication skills, including articulation (the ability to make sounds), fluency (the flow of speech), voice (quality, pitch, and loudness), and comprehension or expression of language. Some common types of speech therapy include: Articulation Therapy: For individuals who have trouble pronouncing words correctly. Language Therapy: To help people with understanding and expressing spoken or written language. Fluency Therapy: Often used for stuttering or speech that is not smooth. Voice Therapy: Used to help individuals with hoarseness, loudness, or pitch issues. Swallowing Therapy: Addressing issues with chewing and swallowing food or liquid, often after a stroke or injury. Speech therapy is typically provided by a speech-language pathologist (SLP), who tailors the approach to the individual's needs.