I have been working as a speech therapist for 20 years. During this time, I have explored many areas of the field and met many interesting children.
I have worked in various institutions (from special education schools to psychological and pedagogical assistance centers). Everywhere, I gained valuable experience that has been useful in my further work.
The areas of speech therapy that I enjoy the most include:
- Diagnostics and consultations (if you notice or hear that something is wrong with your child’s speech, or even if you don’t but are a responsible parent and want to ensure everything is fine). I check all aspects of speech, and it’s not just about pronunciation. It’s like solving an intriguing puzzle or mystery. It’s important not only to identify what is wrong but also to understand why and then create a plan to help. I also always communicate with parents during diagnostics, as I believe it’s essential to involve them in the process.
- Speech therapy massage (I am skilled in the technique and include elements in my sessions, but if you have a neurologist’s recommendation, I can also provide a full course of speech therapy massage).
- Correction of dysgraphia and dyslexia (if your child has completed the first grade but still struggles with reading and writing or has difficulties with these skills).
- And, of course, classic speech therapy sessions with preschoolers. I love working with them because there’s always room for creativity, making the sessions fun, and helping children enjoy the process of speech correction.
Education
2000-2006 – Moscow State Pedagogical University, Department of Defectology
Advanced Training
2010 – Advanced training at the Moscow City University of Psychology and Education in the program “Fairy Tale Therapy for Preschoolers and Schoolchildren”
2012 – “Neuropsychological Techniques in the Practice of Education Professionals” at the Psychological-Medical-Social Support Center “Interaction”
2012 – International Program “Lego Pedagogy: Education and Upbringing”
2013 – “Universal System for Correcting Phonetic Speech Disorders in Children: Combining Traditional Approaches with Innovative Technologies” at the “Logoped-Master” Training Center, Moscow
2013 – “Literacy Training System for Children with Various Speech Disorders: Combining Traditional Approaches with Innovative Technologies” at the “Logoped-Master” Training Center, Moscow
2014 – “Practicum on Correcting Sound Pronunciation in Cases of Complex Dyslalia and Mild Dysarthria” at the “Logoped-Master” Training Center, Moscow
2014 – Course “Using Vestibular Plates and Trainers in Correcting Bite and Speech Disorders in Children” at the “Logoped-Master” Training Center, Moscow
2015 – Masterclasses: “Somatognosis: Methods and Correction Techniques,” “Dysorthography: Methods of Correction,” and “Neuropsychological Approach to Analyzing Dysgraphia: Diagnosis and Correction” at the All-Russian Pedagogical Marathon
Certificates
2007 – “Speech Therapy Massage” at the Speech Therapy Center “Logoped Plus.” The certificate allows me to conduct manual and probe speech therapy massage when indicated in children, Moscow
Work Experience
2003-2004 – Speech therapist and teacher of Russian and Literature at School No. 1111 (for children with intellectual disabilities), Moscow
2004-2006 – Speech therapist at the Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Center “Tverskoy,” Moscow. Participated in an inclusive education experiment
2007-2011 – Speech therapist at Home-School No. 542, working with children from grades 1 to 7 with various oral and written speech disorders (including children with severe impairments), Moscow
2011-2016 – Speech therapist in a preschool institution, Moscow
2019-2022 – Speech therapist and language teacher for grades 1-5 at the private school “Axioma,” Moscow
2022-2024 – Private practice, speech therapist, Yerevan
2024 – Present – Silk Medical, speech therapist, Yerevan
