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Speech therapy

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The treatment of speech and communication disorders.

The approach used depends on the disorder.

It may include physical exercises to strengthen the muscles used in speech (oral-motor work), speech drills to improve clarity, or sound production practice to improve articulation.

See also communication disorders, speech disorders, speech-language pathologist.

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