Speech-language therapy

What it is

Speech-language therapy is a therapy that helps with communication, language, and speech, and in some cases with feeding and swallowing. It supports children and adults whose communication or related skills are affected by hydrocephalus.

Understanding Speech-language therapy

A speech-language pathologist (therapist) assesses and helps develop communication and language skills — including understanding and using language, speech clarity, and social communication. For children with hydrocephalus whose language development is affected, speech-language therapy can provide targeted support. These therapists may also help with feeding and swallowing difficulties in some children (such as some infants). For adults, speech-language therapy can help with communication or related challenges as needed. Speech-language therapy works alongside physical and occupational therapy as one of the core supportive therapies. Understanding its role helps families see how communication, language, and sometimes feeding can be supported in the context of hydrocephalus.

Why it matters

Understanding speech-language therapy's role helps families see how communication, language, and sometimes feeding can be supported in children and adults affected by hydrocephalus.