speech therapy

n.
Treatment of speech defects and disorders, especially through use of exercises and audio-visual aids that develop new speech habits.

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n.

Treatment of speech defects and disorders, especially through use of exercises and audio-visual aids that develop new speech habits.

n

The science that deals with the use of procedures, training, and remedies for the cure, alleviation, or prevention of speech disorders.

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• Tools, Techniques, Principles, and Practitioners - speech therapist: person who specializes in treatment of speech dysfunctions

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