December 9th is Speech Therapy
December 9th is Speech Therapy Day, and its purpose is to recognize and value the importance of speech therapy in people's health and quality of life. This date is especially significant for professionals in the field, who work in the prevention, evaluation and treatment of communication, language, voice and hearing disorders. The choice of December 9th refers to the anniversary of the Foundation of the Brazilian Association of Speech Therapy (ABF), created in 1981. Since then, the date has been used to promote awareness of the relevance of the work of speech therapists, who play a crucial role in the education and rehabilitation of individuals with communication and hearing difficulties.
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