Speech Language Pathologist

The functions of the speech therapist includes assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adults with communication disorders which may include difficulties with speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency and hearing impairment.

The functions of the speech therapist includes assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adults with communication disorders which may include difficulties with speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency and hearing impairment.

The treatment programmes include:
Working with children to improve their comprehensive and expressive skills namely
• Delayed speech and language Development
• The mentally challenged
• Cerebral palsy
• Autism
• The auditorily challenged
• Attention deficit hyperactive disorders
•Working with children with learning difficulties and help them improve their academic performances. (Dyslexia)
• Working with and treating people with stroke or brain trauma to help them regain language, speech and swallowing ability. (Aphasia, dysarthria and dysphagia)
• Assisting individuals in developing proper control of the vocal and respiratory systems for correct voice production (androphonia, Puberphonia and vocal cord paralysis.)
• Helping to improve fluency among those who stutter or stammer
• General counseling services for those with psychological and marital problems.