Speech-Language Pathology Service (SLP)

The Speech-Language Pathology service is a specialized field focused on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication, speech, language, and voice disorders. This specialization aims to help individuals of all ages improve their ability to communicate effectively and eat and drink safely.

Shot of a speech therapist during a session with a little boy. speech therapist works with a handsome young elementary-boy on pronunciation. They are sitting on a treatment table with their forefingers pointing to the sides of their mouths and practicing the correct way of forming sounds and syllables.

What is Speech-Language Pathology?

Speech-Language Pathology is a specialized intervention aimed at supporting individuals in improving their verbal and non-verbal communication abilities, as well as developing language and speech skills. This enhances their social interaction and independence in daily life.

Service Objectives

Improve Speech Skills: Correct articulation errors and enhance speech clarity.
Develop Language Abilities: Strengthen expressive and receptive language skills.
Enhance Social Communication: Support the skills needed for positive interaction with others.
Promote Independence: Enable individuals to communicate effectively in various daily situations.

The Importance of Speech-Language Pathology

Improves individuals’ quality of life by enhancing their ability to communicate and interact with others.
Addresses swallowing issues that may pose health risks.
Supports families and caregivers with strategies to handle daily challenges effectively.

How Does Occupational Therapy Help the Individual?

1- Develop Motor Skills:

Helps individuals improve balance, coordination, and strength to perform daily activities.

2- Enhance Independence:

Trains individuals to carry out basic tasks such as eating, dressing, and writing on their own.

3- Improve Sensory Processing:

Assists children in adapting to various sensory stimuli in their environment.

4- Build Social and Cognitive Skills:

Supports children in interacting with others and solving problems effectively.

5- Achieve a Better Quality of Life:

Helps children face daily challenges positively and appropriately to their needs.

How Does Occupational Therapy Help Families?

Provides families with techniques to support individuals in different environments.
Helps parents understand the individual’s challenges and manage them effectively.
Reduces family stress by promoting the individual’s independence.
Offers guidance to families for skill development and tracking progress.
Collaborates with families to ensure the individual’s shared goals are achieved.

Services

Consultation with a specialist

This service provides beneficiaries with a one-on-one session with a speech and language therapy specialist to discuss linguistic and speech difficulties, offer initial guidance, and develop a preliminary plan based on the individual's needs.

Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment is conducted to evaluate language and speech skills using standardized tools and precise analytical methods. This evaluation helps in developing a tailored treatment plan for each individual based on their strengths and areas that need improvement.

Treatment Program

Based on the assessment results, a personalized treatment program is designed to enhance communication skills, speech, and both expressive and receptive language abilities. The program is supervised by qualified specialists and is regularly adjusted to ensure the achievement of desired goals.

Reports

To document progress and monitor the treatment plan, three types of reports are prepared