Speech Therapy for Melbourne’s Multicultural Community
There are many benefits to living in a multicultural city like Melbourne, but speech therapy can sometimes be required to help with the communication and language difficulties that come with many different language groups living together. Speech pathology professionals help with a range of speech issues and can give individuals the confidence to interact without fear of frustration, embarrassment or misunderstandings.
The complex needs of a multicultural community
People who are multilingual and speak English as a second language may find it difficult to communicate with the community around them. Issues may be present in both verbal and written language as people vary greatly in levels of proficiency. It is essential that families with children who may be showing signs of struggling to communicate, express themselves or integrate, seek help as early on as possible. This will ensure that children can participate in all cultural, educational and social events without compromise.
Strong accents
In many instances communication difficulties are not a comprehension concern but simply a by-product of a strong accent. Working with a speech therapist can do wonders for helping soften an accent and ensure that the English language is spoken with improved clarity. Unless addressed early, an individual may suffer frustrations and embarrassment as they grow older and it can cause issues for their educational and professional life.
How can a speech therapist help?
Our Melbourne speech therapists are qualified to put people at ease and gently address communication issues caused by linguistic variations. They can help with language comprehension, stuttering and pronunciation. Living with communication issues in a multicultural community can inhibit professional, educational and social aspects of life, which is why it is essential to seek advice early. Speech therapists can assist anyone from toddlers to the elderly to resolve communication issues with a view to better community integration.
Vince Borg, Vicky Andrews, Rachel Saldanha, Jocelyn Leung and Ella Mechelan all have a special interest in speech development and language difficulty. Book your child an appointment with a speech therapist at Box Hill Speech Pathology Clinic on (03) 9899 5494 or direct your child speech therapy questions to enquiries@speech-therapy.com.au.
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