Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Speech Therapy

Treatment for individuals with speech defects and disorders that involves counseling and use of various exercises and aids to help the development of new speech habits.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Treatment for individuals with speech defects and disorders that involves counseling and use of various exercises and aids to help the development of new speech habits.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Therapy, Speech
  • Speech Therapies
  • Therapies, Speech

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with LANGUAGE THERAPY; coordinate IM with specific speech disorder / ther (IM), not / rehabil

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History Note

66(64); was in Cat E & G 1973-79, was in Cat G only 1968-72, was in Cat E only 1964-67

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.760w.169.063w.500.727.552
  2. E02w.831.727.552

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Speech Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013070. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013070
  2. Speech Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11888973