Vol. 21 No. 2(81) (2026): Speech Therapy Prevention in Theory and Practice
Speech therapy prevention is an integral part of speech therapy practice - along with diagnosis and therapy - and is crucial for preventing communication, language and speech disorders. Its activities include both the promotion of normal speech development and the early detection of abnormalities, as well as supporting those already diagnosed to reduce the negative effects of disorders. The modern understanding of prevention assumes its implementation on three levels: as primary prevention - aimed at the general public, secondary prevention - aimed at early detection of difficulties, and tertiary prevention - supporting people with already diagnosed disorders. This creates space for a variety of interactions: from universal educational and informational activities, through screening, to supportive and therapeutic activities.
