SPEECH THERAPY All studies carried out by experts in this field to eliminate speech-related problems when they occur are called speech therapy. When such a problem is consulted by an expert on this subject, the problematic individual is evaluated psychologically, mentally and speech-wise by the expert, and then the problem is identified and therapies are given to solve this problem. Since each problem is different, appropriate therapy methods are applied to these problems. While doing these, it is of great importance to raise awareness and guide the family on this issue. Because if not only the work of the specialist but also the family and close circle of the specialist contribute to the solution of this problem, the solution of the problem will be easier and in a shorter time.
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT;
118 words at one year old
446 words at two years old
1200 words at three years old
1500 words at four years old
5 years old 2000 words
It was determined that he said 2500 words
at the age of six. But these are averages and made in the USA. It may not be valid for all children, but it is important to give an idea. On average, girls are verbally superior to boys and speak earlier.
LANGUAGE AND ENVIRONMENT
The environment has a great impact on the development of children's speech. There are great differences between those who live within a family and those who do not. Studies conducted among twins clearly demonstrate this. Negativities that occur when the child is young affect language development.
SPEECH DISORDERS
DELAYED SPEECH; If children are over two years old but cannot make short sentences, we are talking about delayed speech. There are various reasons for this.
MENTAL REASONS, NUTRITION, PHYSIOLOGICAL REASONS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC REASONS.
ARTICULATION (PRONUNCIATION) DISORDER;
This The situation is seen as children saying the words incorrectly.
EXAMPLE; Speech disorders and speech therapy in children are seen in various forms. ir. 1. delayed speech.2. articulation disorders 3.stuttering etc. treatment methods. 1. awareness activities 2. breathing exercises .3. imitation of animal and vehicle sounds, 4. tongue palate and lip exercises, 5. rhythmic speech exercises. In such a situation, if families consult experts working on this subject in a short time, very good results are obtained.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND SPEECH DISORDERS
br /> Language and its related problems have a very important place in child psychology. Many experts have been interested in the subject of language for a long time from past to present.
Many theories about language have been developed. The role of the environment in language development? Or is it heredity? It is important.
How do children learn their own language?
Experts have been looking for an answer to this question for years.
Sir Henry, a British neurologist, has revealed four forms of aphasia.
Word aphasia, movement aphasia. It is a disorder in the ability to form and pronounce words. In syntax aphasia, there are errors in the grammatical structure of the sentence.
In noun aphasia, there are problems in finding the desired word or expression. In semantic aphasia, there are problems in understanding the words and the sentence as a whole.
In these cases, there is damage to the speech centers in the brain.
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Birth The sound the child makes is completely physiological. Vocalizations seen at a very early stage can be viewed as the cornerstones of language. These usually consist of vowels and are seen in children all over the world. Sounds are not learned. As early as two months after birth, the child can make all the sounds in the language that the human voice can make. With the influence of the language spoken in the environment, there is a development in the language by reinforcing various sounds. /> Thus, it starts making different sounds.
Tweets in syllables become more understandable later.
There is a relationship between tweeting and intelligence.
This relationship is more evident in girls.
The child's speech develops through physiological maturation and imitation of sounds.
Ç The influence of the universe plays an important role in the development of speech.
Child;
FOR EXAMPLE; If she starts calling her older sister named Melehat, mimi, the family will reinforce this and help her turn her into Melahat.
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: MY CHILD DOES NOT SPEAK, IS IT AUTISM?
The answer to this question is definitely no. . Not every child who speaks late and not every delayed speech is autism. There may be many reasons for delayed speech, including mental, physiological, environmental, hereditary and psychological. Autism is not the only reason.
We cannot talk about delayed speech before the age of 2.5.
CAN STUTTERING BE TREATED?
Yes, stuttering is treated, but it requires patience and time. We should not be in a hurry about this. It can definitely be treated if appropriate treatment methods are applied.
IS STUTTERING HERITATIVE?
There is no data showing that stuttering is hereditary. However, it can occur by taking the model
as an example. If there is someone around the child who has a stuttering problem, your child will not have a stuttering problem. There is a possibility. One should
be careful about this.
WHAT ARE THE STUTTERING TREATMENT METHODS?
1. Studies aimed at guiding and informing the family
2. Psychological support and psychological assistance studies
3. Breathing exercises and relaxation exercises
4. Exercises to improve self-confidence.
5. LANGUAGE AND SPEAKING STUDIES
Does television delay speech?
Yes, delay it. For this reason, it is very beneficial for children not to watch television before the age of 3. Because we have come across many examples of children who spend hours in front of the television having delays in their speech.
According to research conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the cognitive development of children who watch television before the age of 2 is impaired. Özutku stated that the baby was negatively affected and their language development was delayed, and that there were many cases showing that there was a relationship between excessive television watching by babies during this period and attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and autism.
CONCLUSION: Speaking skills, like other language skills, enable people to develop abilities such as asking questions, thinking and making others think. It is seen that he reveals his meaning.
A person who learns to speak on time and as much as necessary will not make mistakes throughout his life
. It should be instilled in students at every opportunity that listening is as much a virtue as speaking clearly and accurately.
As it is known, language skills
are in close relationships with each other. It is not possible to expect someone who does not have the habit of listening and reading to be able to write or speak properly.
In order to provide students with the speaking skill
and to develop this skill, careful attention must be paid to the training of teachers. Because it is impossible for someone who cannot use Turkish properly and effectively to be successful in his/her education. Raising individuals who speak and write Turkish fluently depends on Turkish teachers seeing their lessons as expression and skill lessons, not knowledge
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