speech therapy
noun
: therapeutic treatment of impairments and disorders of speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing
speech therapist
noun
plural speech therapists
a licensed speech therapist
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In addition to radiation, the actor’s treatment plan includes physical and speech therapy.
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
When a physician changed her mom’s or dad’s plan of care, new medications, supplies, and medical equipment had to be procured, and new rounds of occupational, physical, and speech therapy arranged.
—Judith Graham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
Districts must guarantee that the program can meet a student’s educational needs and provide services such as behavioral support and speech therapy.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 17 May 2024
Brett’s speech therapy was reduced because of limited staff.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 8 May 2024
Alyssa received early intervention services for speech therapy and occupational therapy, and her mom and dad were able to learn from other parents in local support groups.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
When a physician changed her mom’s or dad’s plan of care, the siblings had to procure new medications, supplies and medical equipment, and arrange new rounds of occupational, physical and speech therapy.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
The speech therapy class was largely made up of people of color, including Black students like Smitherman, who spoke in Black English, a language spoken by many Black people across the country.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
Adding brain stimulation to speech therapy may strengthen learning.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
When a physician changed her mom’s or dad’s plan of care, new medications, supplies, and medical equipment had to be procured, and new rounds of occupational, physical, and speech therapy arranged.
—Judith Graham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
Districts must guarantee that the program can meet a student’s educational needs and provide services such as behavioral support and speech therapy.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 17 May 2024
Brett’s speech therapy was reduced because of limited staff.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 8 May 2024
Alyssa received early intervention services for speech therapy and occupational therapy, and her mom and dad were able to learn from other parents in local support groups.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
When a physician changed her mom’s or dad’s plan of care, the siblings had to procure new medications, supplies and medical equipment, and arrange new rounds of occupational, physical and speech therapy.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
The speech therapy class was largely made up of people of color, including Black students like Smitherman, who spoke in Black English, a language spoken by many Black people across the country.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
Adding brain stimulation to speech therapy may strengthen learning.
—Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021
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“Speech therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speech%20therapy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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