Communication comprises many skill sets. These include the ability to:
* acquire literacy skills and function in academic environments
* pronounce sounds correctly
* express thoughts, emotions, needs, opinions and stories about life experiences
* produce speech fluently
* comprehend information
* be a proficient listener
* convey information with all the social cues necessary in various environments
* exercise healthy voice habits
* use alternate ways of communication, when the use of speech is no longer an option
Communication problems, whether developmental or acquired, lead to frustration, low self-esteem, academic problems etc.
Appropriate, targeted intervention makes it possible to facilitate change that will inspire confidence in your child's communicative ability.
Sherri-Anne Siemens Speech-Language & Hearing Therapy provides speech, language and hearing therapy services in English and in Afrikaans. This practice is based in Somerset West, Western Cape.