Age depends on the type of disorder. The most common age is between 2.5 and 4.5 years. The earlier an intervention is performed, the better the results. In any case, parents consult the specialist and he gives directions and suggests the appropriate treatment program if necessary.

The Speech Therapy Program consists of Short- and Long-term goals that are formulated after careful evaluation and discussion with the child’s parents. Activities include Phonological Awareness exercises, using specialized speech therapy material, Articulation and Empowerment exercises of the language. The difficulty of the activities is gradually increasing. For example, in trying to properly articulate / p / we work on individual audio production, then use it in syllables, simple and more complex words, phrases, small and long sentences and finally spontaneous speech. At the end of each session, instructions are given for exercises and home exercise.

Parental cooperation with the Specialist is essential. The parents are the ones who spend most of the time with the child at home, and thus the ones who will help him or her practice. The speech therapist is in constant communication with the parents, and they as Learned Speech Therapists play an active role in their child’s treatment program.