Speech and language therapy services in Liepaja
Who is a speech and language therapist?
A speech and language therapist is a specialist with higher education who deals with speech, language, reading and writing disorders in people of all ages.
The speech and language therapist assesses and evaluates speech deficiencies in order to address them early, find strengths and, based on these, carry out remedial and developmental work.
It is particularly important for preschool children to be assessed and provided with activities to prepare them for school.
Myofunctional therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a method based on exercises for muscle in the face, lips, tongue.
The therapy aims to increase muscle tone, strength, coordination, build new neuromuscular models and correct misguided muscle functions and calm positions.
Common myofunctional disorders:
● difficulty breathing through nose, mouth breathing, open lip position;
● the tongue is held between teeth or at the base of the mouth;
● chewing, swallowing disorders;
● incorrect bite detected by dentist, orthodont or hygienist;
● sound pronunciation disorders;
● anatomical changes such as a tight undertongue ligament;
● difficulty breathing in sleep, snoring.
Myofunctional therapy is appropriate for both children and adults.
ABOUT ME
Certified speech and language therapist Megija Līva Alberta. I work with people of all ages with speech, language, reading and writing disabilities.
I started my professional activity in the field of speech and language therapy in 2015.
Since 2018 I run a private speech and language therapy practice.
I provide individual speech and language therapy sessions for children and adults, and consult parents on issues of interest regarding child development, speech, language and communication skills.
EDUCATION
- Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Professional Master’s Degree in Educational Management
- Member of the Speech and Language Therapists’ Association of Latvia
- Regular professional development courses in Latvia and Europe:
- IDEC Training Centre, Greece
- European Speech and Language Therapy Association, Austria
- Latvian Dyslexia Association, Latvia
- Executive Training Institute, Malta
- Pure Academy, Latvia
- Speech and Language Therapists’ Association, Latvia
- University of Latvia, Latvia
- Agency for International Programs for Youth, Latvia
- Kaunas Biennial, Lithuania
- Smart Teachers Play More, Iceland
Services
I provide services and consultations in person or remotely
USEFUL
The first year of life may be the first time a newborn needs a speech and language therapist, but at the same time, the first encounter with a speech therapist may be at a very old age after various brain diseases.
However, the most frequent referrals to speech and language therapists are preschool and primary school children with speech and language disorders of various origins.
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