Presbyphonia: Why the Voice Changes with Age and How to Treat It

Presbyphonia: Why the Voice Changes with Age and How to Treat It As a speech therapist specializing in voice, I treat presbyphonia in older adults both in Malaga and online. Presbyphonia is the term used to describe the vocal changes associated with the natural aging of the larynx. It is not a disease, but rather […]

Tongue-tie in Children: What It Is, Its Consequences, and the Role of the Speech therapist

Tongue-tie in Children: What It Is, Its Consequences, and the Role of the Speech therapist As a specialized speech therapist, I evaluate tongue mobility and work with otolaryngologists to address tongue-tie in children, both in Malaga and online. A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition in which the frenulum (the tissue connecting the underside of the […]

Atypical Swallowing: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment

Atypical Swallowing: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment As a specialized speech therapist, I treat atypical swallowing in children on a daily basis, both in Malaga and online. Atypical swallowing (or persistent infantile swallowing) is a swallowing pattern in which the tongue pushes against or between the teeth instead of resting properly against the roof of the […]

Dysarthria: Causes, Types, and Speech-Language Therapy

Dysarthria: Causes, Types, and Speech-Language Therapy As a specialized speech therapist, I treat dysarthria in adults both in Málaga and online. Dysarthria is a neurological speech disorder. It affects the ability to articulate words clearly. The patient knows what they want to say. However, muscle weakness or lack of coordination makes it difficult to produce […]

Dyslexia in Children: Causes, Signs, and Speech Therapy

Dyslexia in Children: Causes, Signs, and Speech Therapy As a speech therapist, I treat dyslexia in children both in Malaga and online. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disorders in childhood. Many intelligent and capable children have persistent difficulties with reading and writing. It is not laziness. It is not a lack of […]

Aphasia Following a Stroke: Causes, Types, and Rehabilitation

Aphasia Following a Stroke: Causes, Types, and Rehabilitation As a speech therapist specializing in aphasia, I treat adults both in my office in Malaga and online. Aphasia is one of the most common acquired language disorders and one of the most profoundly disruptive to the daily lives of patients and their families. It affects the […]

Mouth Breathing in Children: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment

Mouth Breathing in Children: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment As a specialized speech therapist, I treat mouth breathing in children on a daily basis, both in Malaga and online. Mouth breathing in children is one of the most common myofunctional disorders in speech therapy practice. Although it may seem a minor habit, its consequences on speech […]

Stuttering: Causes, Symptoms, and Speech Therapy Treatment

Stuttering: Causes, Symptoms, and Speech Therapy Treatment Stuttering is a speech disorder that can affect children and adults, and for which a speech therapist can make a significant difference. What is stuttering? Stuttering, also called dysphemia, is a speech fluency disorder characterized by repetitions of sounds, syllables or words, speech blocks and prolonged pauses between […]

Online speech therapy | Who it is suitable for

Online speech therapy: for which disorders and which patients can benefit? In recent years, online speech therapy has become a valid and effective alternative for many patients seeking accessible and personalized care from the comfort of their home. But what kind of difficulties can actually be treated online, and for which patients is it recommended? What […]

Articulation disorders | When to consult a speech therapist

Articulation disorders in children: how to detect and when to consult a speech therapist Articulation disorders in children are one of the most common causes of speech therapy consultation. They affect the correct production of sounds and can hinder speech comprehension. Early evaluation and intervention are key to preventing language and school delays. What are […]