KIPEPEO
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Speech-language therapist (SLTs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
- Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of disfluency) or has problems with his or her voice or resonance.
- Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). Language disorders may be spoken or written and may involve the form (phonology, morphology, syntax), content (semantics), and/or use (pragmatics) of language in functional and socially appropriate ways.
- Social communication disorders occur when a person has trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication. These disorders may include problems (a) communicating for social purposes (e.g., greeting, commenting, asking questions), (b) talking in different ways to suit the listener and setting, and (c) following rules for conversation and story-telling. All individuals with autism spectrum disorder have social communication problems. Social communication disorders are also found individuals with other conditions, such as traumatic brain injury.
- Cognitive-communication disorders include problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem-solving. These disorders usually happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can be congenital.
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) are feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury.
BACKGROUND
I was born and raised in Kenya, living here and attending school here till age 16. I pursued higher education in the UK and then worked in the National Health Service (NHS) for 3 ½ years. After working in a Hospital throughout the pandemic I took the decision to move home and pursue my career here in Kenya.
On moving back to my home country I worked within a team and was inspired to learn and develop a service to support children and adults in Kenya, I am now working independently. I enjoy living in the sunshine, walking my 2 dogs and going out riding on my spotted horse.
“The most important thing about communication, is hearing what isn't said.”
Peter Drucker
WHAT I DO
I am a UK-qualified Speech and Language Therapist. I support both children and adults who have speech, language and communication difficulties. I work in a variety of settings including schools, clinics and hospitals. I also support adults who have acquired communication and swallowing difficulties as well as children with sensory feeding difficulties.
I work with parents, teachers and other professionals to best support their children in schools and at home. I love what I do and aim to provide the best possible care and support for children and adults, advocating for them and providing better access to therapy.
I HELP WITH
- Speech sounds
- Fluency
- Language and literacy difficulties
- Social communication and ASD
- Swallowing difficulties
- Sensory feeding difficulties
- Acquired speech and language difficulties
WHO DO I WORK WITH?
- Children and young people – SLTs support children with primary speech, language and communication difficulties, such as stammering, as well as speech, language and communication difficulties that are secondary to other conditions such as learning difficulties and hearing problems.
- Key adults including parent and school
- Other professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team (these can include Occupational therapists, Educational psychologists, paediatricians)
- Adults: SLTs support adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties as a result of medical conditions, such as stroke, head and neck cancer, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
ASSESSMENTS & TYPES OF THERAPY
Children’s observational assessment with report profile:
Completed over one 60-90 minute session, including classroom observation and assessment. A more concise report and feedback to parents. Your child will be assessed using both formal and informal assessments. Once the assessment and observation is completed SLT will prepare a concise report and recommendations for any indicated intervention. We can then arrange a meeting with school to discuss implementation and therapy.
Children's detailed assessment with report:
I offer a package consisting of two-three 60 minute sessions of assessment, observation a detailed report and feedback to parents. Your child will be assessed using both formal and informal assessments. Once the assessment is completed SLT will prepare a detailed report containing the assessment results and interpretation, informal observations and recommendations for any indicated intervention. We can then arrange a meeting with school to discuss implementation and therapy.
Adults assessment and with report:
Completed over one 60-90 minute session, the client will be assessed using both formal and informal assessments depending on what is appropriate, this can also include a dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) assessment if required. Once the assessment completed SLT will prepare a concise report and recommendations for any indicated intervention.
Types of therapy:
Individual therapy
- 1:1 therapy either at home or at school.
- Feedback after sessions and liaison with schools and other relevant professionals.
Group therapy
- Small group with ability matched individuals, usually offered on the holidays when school is closed.
- Language and communication groups with fun sensory play element included.
- Parent coaching and support with take home strategies to support communication.
REFERRALS
Email Us: kipepeoslt@gmail.com
Call Us: +245 706335568