Speech therapy, also known as speech-language therapy or speech pathology, is a specialized field that focuses on diagnosing, evaluating, and treating communication disorders and difficulties related to speech, language, voice, and swallowing. Speech therapists use various techniques and tools to help individuals improve their communication skills and overcome challenges. This includes evaluating individuals, conducting articulation and pronunciation exercises, working on language development, providing voice therapy for voice disorders, and offering fluency therapy for stuttering or fluency disorders. The goal of speech therapy is to enhance communication abilities and improve overall quality of life.