Areej Ameen Muhammad
KARACHI
Summary
Compassionate Speech Therapist recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in articulation disorders, language development techniques, and augmentative communication systems. Excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet individual client needs. Committed to providing exceptional care and developing innovative treatment plans to enhance speech and language abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
KARACHI, Pakistan
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted treatments as needed based on a variety of factors including age and developmental level, cultural background.
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication systems for nonverbal individuals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Identified and evaluated speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders in pediatric population.
- Educated families on strategies to support the patient's communication needs.
- Assisted in developing materials used during therapy sessions such as games, worksheets and visual aids.
- Provided direct therapy services to individuals with speech and language impairments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan next steps of intervention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice principles when selecting interventions for clients' needs.
- Monitored client progress through periodic assessments and goal tracking systems.
- Assisted with processes of identifying and referring students in need of assistance.
- Completed documentation according to compliance requirements.
- Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students referred to program.
- Diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for best treatment plans.
- Designed and implemented group program for patients to improve speech skills.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Let's Talk Speech Therapy Clinic
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
- Conducted direct therapy session for individuals with speech and language impairments.
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Umatter- ABA Therapy Centre
Karachi, Pakistan
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed records of evaluations, treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries for each client served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Identified and evaluated speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders in patients.
- Assisted in developing materials used during therapy sessions such as games, worksheets and visual aids.
- Provided direct therapy services to individuals with speech and language impairments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan next steps of intervention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice principles when selecting interventions for clients' needs.
- Monitored client progress through periodic assessments and goal tracking systems.
- Completed documentation according to compliance requirements.
- Taught alternative speech methods to those needing support and advocated for inclusivity across organization.
- Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
CSLHS, Ziauddin University.
Karachi, Pakistan12-2021
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Professional Development
- Speech Assessment
- Diagnostic methods
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Patient Assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- 40 hour RBT Training.
Affiliations
- Area Committee Convener- Aga Khan Education Board.
- Community Services.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
09.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Let's Talk Speech Therapy Clinic
04.2023 - 11.2023
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Umatter- ABA Therapy Centre
02.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
CSLHS, Ziauddin University.
- 40 hour RBT Training.
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