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Understanding Speech Sound Disorders

Certain sounds and words may be complex for some children to pronounce even after the normal 2,3,4 expected age. As a result, they might find it difficult to convey themselves properly. This may happen because a child has trouble coordinating the muscles used to speak. In such cases, expert treatment options like speech therapy for dysarthria provided by our professionals at JOGO Clinic can help enable optimum progress.

Speech sound disorders aren't just limited to children; adults can also experience them. Such issues may arise from childhood or due to traumatic brain injury or stroke.

Treatment of Speech Sound Disorder at JOGO Clinic

Verbal communication is essential to human survival, and difficulties with producing or understanding speech sounds can lead to feelings of isolation. The economic and social status of a person and their ability to perform at school or the workplace can all suffer as a result of a speech sound disorder. This is where JOGO's speech therapists in Chennai can help! We provide expert online consultations with our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to help you regain your voice and confidence.

Kinds of Speech Sound Disorders

If you or someone you know has trouble with their speech patterns, it could be a sign of one of the following speech sound disorders:
Dysfluency
The natural flow of speech is frequently interrupted. Dysfluency is the inability to maintain continuous thought while speaking. It can take many forms, but stuttering is the most common.
Articulation Disorder
A child with an articulation disorder has difficulty making sounds because of inaccurate placement, too much or too little speed, or too much pressure on the lips, tongue, or throat.
Phonological Disorder
When a child is unable to produce speech sounds appropriate for their age, it's called a phonological disorder. Such a disorder may manifest as sound production errors or the omission of certain sounds, such as consonants while speaking.
Voice Disorder
A raspy voice in a child could be an early indication of a voice disorder. Other signs may include voice breaks, pitch changes, and a voice that's either too loud or soft.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
This voice disorder can cause the voice to sound hoarse, tight, and airy. It's primarily observed in adults and is caused by involuntary contractions of the muscles in the vocal cords.
Vocal Disturbances
Changes in the function or shape of the vocal cords can cause vocal disturbances, which affect the quality and ease of voice and speech.
Apraxia
Childhood apraxia of speech is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to articulate words correctly. This condition arises from a lack of motor skills necessary for sound production in children. It can be challenging for them to plan and execute the movements of the tongue, jaw, palate, and lips needed for speech.
Dysarthria
This speech disorder is characterised by slurred or choppy speech. It occurs when the muscles used for speech are weak or paralysed, making it difficult to articulate words correctly. It's primarily observed in adults.

Treatment Methodology at JOGO Clinic

JOGO's innovative EMG-based technique and clinically-proven evaluation and treatment methods guarantee excellent results and improved patient experience. We achieve better results by integrating JOGO's proprietary EMG-based technology with our clinically proven assessment and therapy methods. The steps taken during Speech Sound Treatment at JOGO are:
Initial Evaluation
  • Schedule an appointment to determine if JOGO speech therapy suits you.
  • You'll be matched with a skilled speech therapist.
  • Your medical history will be checked; goals will be set.
  • Treatment plans will be devised, and counselling sessions will be scheduled.
  • Specific objectives will be set as per the analysis and diagnosis of the therapist.
Treatment Sessions
  • Therapists use the assessment to identify communication difficulties.
  • Individual meetings with you will take place in private Zoom sessions.
  • Therapists will suggest activities & exercises to help treat the issues.
  • Real-life challenges will be provided to assess your improvement.
Continued Feedback
  • Digital materials will be supplied for independent study and skill development.
  • Improvement of the prognosis will be done through regular therapy sessions.
  • Continual evaluation will take place to determine the current state and the next step.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can sound disorders cause other issues?5

It can be difficult for kids with sound speech disorder to interact socially. Some people experience depression or social anxiety as a result of this.

When should I contact my child's doctor?1

If your kid has any of these symptoms, it's time to contact your doctor:

  • Continuation or worsening of symptoms
  • Emerging of new symptoms

What factors lead to abnormalities in speech?

Most cases of sound speech disorder have unknown origins. However, the following factors have been linked to a variety of speech sound disorders in children:

  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Insufficient cognitive development
  • Infections of the ears or hearing loss
  • Disorders preventing normal speech, e.g. cleft palate, or lip
  • Nervous disorders impacting speech

Some of the reasons why adults may have trouble communicating are as follows:

  • Brain damage
  • Stroke
  • Neurodegenerative or motor disorders
  • Diseases of the vocal cords
  • Oral or laryngeal cancer
  • Dementia

Impairment in one's ability to communicate can emerge suddenly or progress gradually, based on the underlying condition and treatment.

What are the signs of a speech sound disorder?

A child may have a sound speech disorder if they exhibit the following symptoms:

  • Difficulty in opening and closing the mouth
  • Discomfort with producing certain sounds
  • Not as fluent in speech as most kids their age
  • Having trouble being understood by others when speaking
  • Vocal volume or pitch changes mid-sentence
  • Abnormally nasal, hoarse or raspy sound
  • Not having sufficient air to complete their speech
  • Fluency difficulties due to lisping or stammering
  • Trouble using facial muscles, issues in chewing or blowing nose

Although the onset of speech sound disorder is most common in young children, it can occur at any age. Any condition that makes it hard for an adult to use spoken language is considered a speech impairment. Primary symptoms include words or sounds that are:

  • Slowed
  • Slurred
  • Stuttered
  • Rapid
  • Hoarse

Further symptoms of speech impairment are as follows:

  • Constant drooling
  • Weak face muscles
  • Difficulty recalling words
  • Inability to express oneself
  • Sudden tightening of vocal cords
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