• Assessment: 

  Therapists evaluate an individual's current abilities and challenges, considering physical, cognitive, and emotional factors, 

• Treatment plans: 

  They develop customized plans that may include exercises, daily routine structuring, and strategies to overcome specific obstacles. 

• Skill building: 

  This can involve practicing everyday tasks like dressing and cooking, or improving fine motor skills, concentration, and social skills. 

• Environmental modification: 

  Therapists may recommend changes to a home or workplace to make it safer and more accessible. 

• Equipment and aids: 

  They also provide advice on or help with obtaining assistive devices, such as splints, walkers, or adaptive equipment for eating and dressing, 

•  address mental health: by establishing healthy routines and teaching coping skills to help individuals manage their illness and engage in meaningful activities, 

• Speech and language skills: 

  This includes helping with articulation (pronunciation), expressive language (using words), and receptive language (understanding words). 

• Voice and fluency: 

  Therapy can improve vocal quality and fluency, such as with stuttering. 

• Social communication: 

  It helps individuals use language in socially appropriate ways, such as understanding body language and facial expressions. 

• Cognitive communication: 

  Speech therapy can also improve cognitive skills like memory and problem-solving, which are important for communication. 

• Alternative communication: 

  For those who cannot speak verbally, speech therapy can help them learn alternative methods like gestures, signs, or communication devices. 

• Behavioral principles: 

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• Positive reinforcement: 

  Therapists use rewards, such as praise, a toy, or a special activity, to encourage desired behaviors. 

• Individualized approach: 

  ABA programs are customized to meet the needs of each individual.

• Therapists may focus on a wide range of skills, including communication, social interactions, and daily living skills. 

• Addressing challenging behaviors: 

  The goal is to reduce behaviors that are harmful or interfere with learning and to encourage helpful behaviors. 

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• Provide therapy for mental, behavioral, and emotional problems.

• Working with individuals, families, and groups. 

• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans.