Speech therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. Speech therapy techniques are used to improve communication. These include articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and others depending on the type of speech or language disorder. Speech therapy may be needed for speech disorders that develop in childhood or are acquired in adulthood. Acquired adult speech disorders may be caused by an injury or illness, such as a stroke or brain injury. SRMC Speech Therapy can help with the following disorders: