Support

Parental support is an important part of therapy, because it is in everyday situations that your child has the most opportunities to develop speech and communication. Parents receive clear guidance and simple exercises that are easy to fit into the daily routine.

Support may include:

• developing vocabulary and building sentences
• supporting the understanding of instructions and messages
• consolidating correct pronunciation
• exercises for the tongue, lips and jaw
• work on breathing, swallowing and the resting position of the tongue
• preparation for learning to read and write
• helping your child to express needs and emotions

Exercises at home do not need to be long. Short, regular activities during play, mealtimes, walks or reading books work best.

Goals are discussed with parents on an ongoing basis and adjusted to your child's progress. Where needed, the recommendations of other specialists can also be taken into account, such as a physiotherapist, sensory integration therapist, psychologist, educational specialist, orthodontist or ENT specialist.

What matters most is close cooperation between parent and therapist, which allows your child to consolidate new skills in a natural and safe way.