There’s often confusion as to what the difference is between elocution coaching and Speech and Language Therapy.

Speech Therapy Meaning

Speech and Language Therapists or Speech Pathologists are medical professionals who provide support and treatment to children and adults with a range of conditions such as speech delays, disorders of the voice, and communication and swallowing difficulties. Speech and Language Therapists tend to work in environments such as: hospitals, children’s centres, schools, nursing homes and community health centres. They work alongside other medical professionals to diagnose disorders, support individuals and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Speech and Language Therapists can help and support infants, children, adults and elderly people who may have difficulty swallowing and/or drinking, or who have speech and communication difficulties due to a medical condition. There are certain medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington disease, oral and laryngeal cancer, stroke and dementia which can impact an individual’s understanding of language or using language, when speaking and using voice. Learning disabilities in both children and adults can also impact an individual’s speech and understanding or using language.

Elocution Meaning

Elocution coaching is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve their articulation, develop their confidence, soften their accent, improve their public speaking skills or improve their communication skills.

At The Elocution Coach, we work with clients across the world helping them to achieve their personal and professional goals. With a variety of different techniques, we can help improve vocal quality, clarity and articulation focusing on elements such as diction, pronunciation and communication skills. Elocution coaching not only can improve your voice and speech, but can also improve your confidence when speaking. We focus on a variety of areas such as accent reduction, public speaking, interview technique and presentation skills.

If you’re considering working with an elocution coach, check out our blog article here: How do you go about picking an elocution coach that is right for you? It will give you an insight into what things to look out for when choosing a coach!

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