Speech and Language Disorders Clinic

This can be defined as the disruption or interruption of speech flow due to causes such as repetitions, blocks, breathing difficulties, or muscle tension. It may also manifest as rapid and disorganized speech. These conditions are classified as fluency disorders. Based on a detailed evaluation, a therapy process aimed at improving speech fluency is planned.

As language and speech skills develop, there is a specific age range during which each speech sound (letter) is learned. If a sound is not produced appropriately in speech after this age range, it indicates that the sound has not been acquired. Speech intelligibility is low, and the speech has a baby-like quality. With early intervention and therapy, children with this disorder can achieve speech intelligibility on par with their peers in a short period of time.

These are types of language disorders in which there is no identifiable underlying problem such as hearing loss, intellectual disability, or delays in neurological, motor, or social development. To ensure social and academic success, the specific component of language affected must be identified, and appropriate therapies must be implemented.

Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by significant difficulties in acquiring and using listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, and mathematical skills. To ensure academic success, the necessary intervention process must be carried out to address the language skills where problems are observed in reading, writing, and speaking.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can also cause problems with social skills and communication. One of the most significant challenges associated with autism is deficits in social communication. The most effective way to achieve social communication is through the use of language in both verbal and nonverbal forms. Early intervention for observed language and speech problems is crucial.

These are disorders in which the speech mechanism is affected as a result of weakness, lack of strength, or coordination problems in the muscle groups necessary for speech, due to a neurological cause.

A cleft lip and palate is an anatomical disorder caused by the incomplete development of one or more structures—such as the lip, hard palate, soft palate, teeth, and nose—while the fetus is in the womb. Various speech disorders may emerge as the individual develops.

These are neurologically based language and speech disorders resulting from acquired brain damage.

Hearing is the most significant factor in speech development. Speech disorders manifest in various ways depending on the degree of hearing loss. Intervention is crucial to ensure the development of language and speech skills following the language acquisition process.

A disorder in which, due to various causes, one or more aspects of the voice—pitch, volume, or quality—draw more attention than what the speaker is saying.

A difficulty in swallowing that typically develops due to a neurological cause and is observed at various stages of the swallowing process.