Speech & Hearing Unit at CRC Patna
The Speech and Hearing Unit at CRC Patna is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders. The unit plays a vital role in enhancing communication abilities, ensuring early intervention, and providing long-term support for children and adults with speech and hearing impairments. By offering comprehensive services, the unit aims to improve the quality of life and social integration of individuals facing these challenges.
Key Objectives:
- Early Detection and Diagnosis: To identify speech and hearing issues as early as possible, ensuring timely intervention that can prevent further developmental delays.
- Comprehensive Treatment: To offer personalized therapy programs for children and adults, addressing a wide range of speech and hearing disorders and improving communication abilities.
- Parental and Caregiver Support: To educate and empower parents, caregivers, and families with the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals with speech and hearing difficulties.
- Rehabilitation and Integration: To assist individuals in developing communication skills that enable their participation in social, educational, and professional environments.
Services Offered:
- Speech Therapy:
- Language Therapy: Targeted at children and adults with language delays or disorders, this therapy helps improve both receptive (understanding) and expressive (speaking) language skills.
- Articulation Therapy: Focused on improving speech clarity, articulation therapy helps individuals correct pronunciation issues and communicate more effectively.
- Fluency Therapy: Designed for individuals who stutter or have fluency disorders, helping them to speak smoothly and with confidence.
- Voice Therapy: Therapy for individuals with voice disorders (e.g., hoarseness, vocal nodules), aimed at improving voice quality and maintaining vocal health.
- Audiology Services:
- Hearing Assessments: Comprehensive hearing tests are conducted to assess the degree and type of hearing loss in individuals. This includes pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry.
- Newborn Hearing Screening: Early identification of hearing loss in newborns and infants, allowing for prompt intervention to support speech and language development.
- Hearing Aid Fitting: After diagnosis, the unit provides hearing aid fittings and adjustments, ensuring that individuals with hearing loss can benefit from amplified sound.
- Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation: Post-surgical auditory training for individuals with cochlear implants, aimed at helping them adapt to the device and develop auditory skills.
- Aural Rehabilitation:
- This service focuses on helping individuals with hearing loss improve their listening skills, speech recognition, and overall communication abilities through structured training programs.
- Assistive Technology:
- The unit offers guidance on and access to assistive devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other communication aids that support individuals with speech and hearing impairments.
- Speech and Language Evaluation:
- Detailed assessments are conducted to diagnose speech and language disorders. This includes evaluating the child’s or adult’s comprehension, speech production, and communication abilities to create a tailored therapy plan.
- Parent and Caregiver Training:
- Workshops and counseling sessions are conducted for parents and caregivers, equipping them with strategies to support speech and language development at home and in daily activities.
- School-Based Support:
- The unit collaborates with schools to provide speech therapy services to children with speech and language disorders, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially.
- Group Therapy:
- Group therapy sessions are offered for individuals with similar speech or hearing challenges, allowing them to practice communication skills in a supportive and interactive environment.
Key Conditions Treated:
- Hearing Loss (mild to profound)
- Speech Delay
- Language Disorders (e.g., receptive and expressive language disorders)
- Articulation Disorders
- Stuttering and Fluency Disorders
- Voice Disorders
- Hearing Impairments in Children and Adults
- Auditory Processing Disorders
- Cochlear Implant Users
- Communication Disorders in Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
Impact:
The Speech and Hearing Unit at CRC Patna has a significant impact on the lives of individuals with communication challenges, offering them the opportunity to develop essential speech, language, and auditory skills. The unit ensures that individuals receive personalized, holistic care tailored to their specific needs, leading to improved communication abilities and better integration into society.
Through early diagnosis, effective intervention, and long-term support, the Speech and Hearing Unit empowers individuals with speech and hearing disorders to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.