Laheza Oksana Volodymyrivna

Work experience: 3 years

Education:

• Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, special and medical psychologist;
• Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, speech therapist

Areas of professional development:

• continuous improvement of skills and expansion of knowledge in the field of speech disorders;
• regular training, supervision and implementation of modern methods of speech correction.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• activation of speech in children;
• correction of sound pronunciation disorders;
• speech therapy massage to eliminate muscle dysfunctions of the articulation apparatus.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• “I am deepening my knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps to establish effective interaction with patients and their families during the correction of speech disorders. I specialize in the restoration of speech after neurological diseases (after strokes, traumatic brain injuries, neoplasms), in particular, aphasia (impaired ability to speak and understand speech after a stroke or injury) and dysarthria (impaired pronunciation due to weakness or malfunction of the muscles of the speech apparatus). I use a neuropsychological approach, a methodology that combines the restoration of speech and cognitive functions (memory, attention, thinking) for comprehensive rehabilitation. When working with children, I use neuropsychological techniques that help to effectively develop speech and overcome difficulties in pronunciation and communication.”

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “Correct speech is not only about beautiful pronunciation, but also about expressing thoughts clearly. Regular exercises and support from a specialist will help improve your speech and confidence in communication.”