Early intervention is a valuable strategy

Published: 25 Mar 2022 Tagged: childrenearly interventionparent coachingparentssignsSLPSpeakablespeech and language pathologyspeech disorderspeech language pathologistspeech pathologistSpeech Pathology

Since a young age, some children display signs of potential speech and language disorders, which should be dealt with as quickly as possible. Speech and Language Pathologists can help your child with an assessment to pinpoint the areas of difficulty.

When these assessments indicate an actual speech and language disorder, then it's time for an intervention to minimise and, depending on the disorder, even eliminate it. The earlier the intervention procedures are activated, the higher the probability of success on minimising or eliminating the speech and language issues.

Three remarkable benefits can be pointed out from the early intervention:

• The child's development is enhanced in such a way the child's learning and communication pace gets closer and closer to other children who don't have speech and language disorders
• When the early intervention is under way, there can be more support provided to the family from other individuals who weren't aware of the child's situation: school professionals, governmental entities, local community and so on. Everyone reaches an understanding about the child's disorder and can offer social, emotional or financial support.
• When properly diagnosed, the early intervention procedures will prepare the child to have a life which is as normal as possible with the diagnosed disorders. Early intervention prepares children to accept themselves as they are and how disorders can be treated and managed, preparing them since early to see their possible roles in society and even the workforce in the future.

The benefits of early intervention are tremendous and help children better fit in with their families and community. If you notice any signs that might represent a speech and language disorder, search for a GP or speak to a Speech and Language Pathologist. Speakable's highly qualified professionals will be able to provide assessments and indicate proper intervention according to given diagnoses. With our free first consultation session, you will gain an understanding of how your child can be best assisted.