Growing Through Climbing Foundation Supporting the Comprehensive Development of Children

Speech therapy (logopédia) is the integrated theoretical science of preventing, diagnosing, and treating disorders of voice, speech, and (written and spoken) language (Fehérné, 2013). A speech therapist works on developing speech, language, and communication skills. They help with speech disorders, language delay, speech comprehension difficulties, swallowing disorders, and other communication challenges.

What does our speech therapist work on?

Articulation therapy:

An articulation disorder means incorrect production of speech sounds — for example, substituting, distorting, or omitting sounds. The goal of therapy is to learn correct pronunciation through playful exercises. Steps include developing articulatory movements, learning to hear sounds, and establishing their correct use. The aim is for the child to automatically use correct sounds in everyday speech, supported by regular home practice. We work on this from age 5.

Language delay – speech stimulation:

Language delay occurs when a child’s speech and language development progresses more slowly than that of their peers. This means they may lag in acquiring words, forming sentences, or understanding speech. Language delay can be temporary, but if left untreated it can later cause communication difficulties. Causes can vary — genetic factors, environmental influences, or hearing problems. Treating language delay requires targeted developmental therapy so the child can catch up to the normal developmental pace and communicate successfully.

Developing speech perception and comprehension:

Speech perception and comprehension therapy focuses on understanding and processing spoken language. It helps children who have difficulty recognising and interpreting words, sentences, and speech sounds. The goal is to improve the processing of heard information and the development of vocabulary and reading comprehension. Therapy uses various exercises to develop auditory attention, recognition of speech sounds and word combinations, and correct interpretation of meaning.

Tongue-thrust swallowing therapy:

Tongue-thrust swallowing is a disorder in which the tongue pushes against the teeth during swallowing. This incorrect swallowing technique can cause long-term problems, including dental misalignment, articulation difficulties, and the development of speech disorders. Tongue-thrust swallowing may be caused by a bad habit — such as thumb-sucking or dummy use. During therapy, the speech therapist helps the child learn correct swallowing technique and develop the proper direction of tongue movement.

Vegső Sára, our speech therapist, can provide further information and appointments can be requested with her.