Speech & Language Pathologist

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Speech therapy is a specialized field that deals with helping individuals who struggle with personal communication and swallowing. These difficulties can occur at any stage of life and can be caused by a variety of factors such as developmental disorders, trauma, neurological disorders, or old age. Speech therapy aims to prevent, treat, or limit the impact of these difficulties on an individual’s quality of life.

Speech Therapists can assist both children and adults.

Speech therapists work with both children and adults. In children, speech and language disorders can be a result of delayed development or other issues such as hearing impairment or cognitive disorders. The therapist helps children develop their communication skills through various techniques such as play therapy, language stimulation, and parent-child interaction. Additionally, speech therapists work with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties to improve their nutrition and overall health.

In adults, speech therapy can be helpful for a variety of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, or cancer. These conditions can affect an individual’s ability to communicate effectively and can also impact their ability to swallow safely. Speech therapists work to help individuals recover or improve their communication skills and to prevent complications related to swallowing difficulties.

Receive recommendations on how to manage conditions effectively.

Speech therapists provide more than just treatment for communication and swallowing disorders. They also provide advice and information to clients and their families about how to manage their conditions effectively. They may coach and guide clients in techniques to improve their communication or eating habits, and they may also recommend modifications to their environment to make it easier for them to communicate or swallow.

The Speech Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role of speech therapists is often interdisciplinary. They work closely with other healthcare professionals such as general practitioners, specialists, dentists, physiotherapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care to their clients. For example, a speech therapist may collaborate with a physiotherapist to help an individual with Parkinson’s disease improve their speech and movement or work with a dietician to develop a feeding plan for an individual with swallowing difficulties.

The SLB team comprises Liselore (Lisa) Kieft, Mariska van Wijk, and Aafke Tankink, three highly enthusiastic and dedicated speech therapists. With their extensive knowledge and deep passion for their work, they create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts their clients at ease. Their approach builds trust and confidence, allowing clients to work through their communication challenges with ease and comfort. Whether you’re dealing with a speech impediment, language disorder, or another communication difficulty, you can trust the SLB team to provide the guidance, support, and care you need to achieve your goals.