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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On the short-term side, services are designed to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations through skilled medical care like nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2025
In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 16 May 2025
Charter schools currently fund a student who needs one weekly hour of speech therapy at the same level as a student who requires a full time aid and major supports.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Her days are filled with occupational, physical and speech therapy.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2025
In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 16 May 2025
Charter schools currently fund a student who needs one weekly hour of speech therapy at the same level as a student who requires a full time aid and major supports.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Her days are filled with occupational, physical and speech therapy.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
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“Speech therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speech%20therapy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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