Polish Speech Therapist / Neurologopedic Therapist
in London
Who is a Speech Therapist?
A speech therapist is a specialist in communication-related issues. Their work focuses on improving speech development and eliminating communication disorders. They are a therapist who deals with speech impediments.
This is the professional we turn to when a child struggles to pronounce the “r” sound or, instead of forming syllables into words, starts to stutter.
Polish Speech Therapists / Neurologopedic Specialists at Luxmedica
A speech therapist supports the development of proper speech, teaching how to correctly pronounce specific sounds to ultimately help the patient achieve fluent and effortless speech.
The role of a speech therapist is not solely to focus on difficulties in pronouncing sounds. First, they must identify the cause of the problem. They assess the efficiency of the speech apparatus, its structure, and the functioning of physiological processes in this area (eating, drinking, swallowing, breathing). They also analyze habits, patterns, and auditory processing skills.
What Does a Neurologopedic Specialist Do?
A neurologopedic specialist focuses on diagnosing and treating speech and communication disorders caused by neurological conditions. Their work involves supporting patients with difficulties resulting from brain injuries, strokes, neurodegenerative diseases, or developmental disorders. They help improve speech, swallowing functions, and overall communication abilities, adapting therapy to the individual needs of each patient.
Neurologopedic Specialist – Who Should Schedule a Visit?
Neurologopedic therapy is recommended for individuals with speech disorders, particularly those who have lost their ability to speak due to neurological diseases, traumatic brain injuries, or accidents.
A neurologopedic consultation aims to assess the severity of speech disorders, including:
- Stuttering, swallowing, sucking, and chewing difficulties
- Speech impairments caused by neurological conditions
During the session, the specialist applies neurologopedic therapy techniques, which may include:
- Voice exercises
- Breathing exercises
- Auditory training
The entire speech apparatus is actively engaged in therapy. For some patients, speech massage and adjustments to the articulation mechanism are necessary.
As part of the therapeutic process, the neurologopedic specialist may use methodologies such as:
- Sensory integration therapy
- Verbo-tonal method
- Krakow method
The choice of treatment approach depends on the type of disorder, the patient’s individual needs, and their overall health condition.
How Does a Neurologopedic Assessment for Children Work?
Neurologopedics is the intersection of two fields of science – neurology and speech therapy. A neurologopedic specialist focuses on treating speech disorders resulting from neurological abnormalities. Patients of all ages seek their help for conditions such as aphasia, cerebral palsy, autism, cleft palate, dysphagia, or developmental disorders.
Parents often consult a neurologopedic specialist when they notice concerning symptoms in their child, such as difficulties with sucking or swallowing reflexes, delayed speech development, speech impediments, excessive drooling, mouth breathing, or trouble chewing food. A neurologopedic consultation is also recommended for children born prematurely, those who experienced oxygen deprivation during birth, or those with low birth weight. Additionally, if parents are worried about delayed neurological or speech development, seeking an assessment is always a good decision.
Early intervention, combined with therapeutic exercises and the use of speech therapy tools, significantly improves treatment outcomes, ensuring greater comfort for the child in daily life and communication with others.
What Does a Neurologopedic Assessment Look Like?
- The child’s assessment by a neurologopedic specialist is always preceded by a detailed interview with the parent. Caregivers will be asked about the reason for the visit, a description of symptoms, and how long they have been present. Parents of infants and young children will also be asked about pregnancy, childbirth, and the perinatal period.
- The neurologopedic specialist will examine the structure of the craniofacial area and speech organs for any abnormalities or developmental defects.
- The sucking and swallowing reflexes will also be assessed.
- The specialist will inquire about the child’s habits, including breathing patterns (nose or mouth breathing), whether the child snores at night, has difficulties chewing or swallowing food, drools excessively, or frequently keeps their mouth open.
- The child’s speech development will be evaluated according to their age, along with auditory and visual perception.
- Finally, the neurologopedic specialist will provide a diagnosis, tailor an individualized therapy plan, and schedule a follow-up visit to assess treatment progress.
We encourage you to take advantage of our clinic's services.
At our clinic, we treat every patient with great diligence and care. Our team consists of doctors with many years of experience who have gained their knowledge and skills at the finest medical institutions worldwide.
Neurologopedic Consultation 1.5h £110
Neurologopedic Therapy 1h £95
Report £150
Letter / Referral free
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