What is speech therapy? The treatment to help people with speech impairments to speak more clearly is termed as Adult Speech Therapy (AST). Both kids and adults may suffer from these impairments with the symptoms which cause them difficulties with vocal communication. If you are an adult and suffering from one or more of the following symptoms, you are in dire need of Speech Therapy. Symptoms Demanding Adult Speech Therapy Slurred, slowed, hoarse, stuttered or rapid speech Drooling Weakened facial muscles Trouble remembering words Expressive language deficits Sudden contraction of your vocal muscles You must start undergoing Adult Speech Therapy if you feel a sudden onset of speech impairment. The delay in this context may enhance the signs of an underlying threat such as a stroke. What Causes Speech and …