4 Tips to Amend A Speech Disorder

People feel insecure when they have speech disorders like stuttering speech, lisp or the inability to speak fluently. Speech disorders and delays not only affect your communication but also affect your confidence and self-esteem.

Remember to seek the professional opinion of a speech and language therapist such as those who offer adult speech therapy in Dubai and elsewhere.

Here are four simple ways to help you out in dealing with speech impediments -

1.   Start reading aloud –

Read loudly and focus more on your pronunciations of words, pace your speech and practice articulation. Do practice this for two to three hours each day, or more if needed. Take down notes of which word or sentence that you are finding difficult or tricky. You can work more on these words by reciting it repeatedly. This takes us to the next point.

2.   Keep a record of sessions –

Use voice recorder in mobiles or hand-held recorder and record your voice. Doing so will allow you to review your sessions and track your progress. You will feel proud of yourself once you have made a significant improvement. One modern approach is to use technology, there are apps that can run on smartphones and tablets that listen to what you say and then give feedback to you. But you need proper guidance to use these too.

3.   Improve speech with body language -

Speech delivery depends on physical body mechanics just as it counts on verbals factors like pitch in the voice.

The best public speakers and orators often maintain proper speaking posture, which includes:

•          Stomach in
•          Chest out
•          Shoulders relaxed
•       Back straight
•         Feet steady
•         Stand tall

Proper posture boosts your confidence and tells people that you know what you're talking about.

4.   Visit a professional -

Speech therapy is helpful for correcting your impediment. The therapist will point out the part of speech where you're having problems and will work with you to correct it. Therapists are capable of improving speech impediments in both children and adults. 

Conclusion - 

Nurture your child’s speech development right from the early stages. Begin today by taking one step at a time and see the magical differences in no time!