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Iqra Alikhan
Speech and Language Pathologist at Shifa International Hospital
IslamabadWork Experience
Speech and Language Pathologist
Shifa International Hospital
Aug 2023 - Present -1 yr, 10 months
- Job Details:Evaluate and assess communication, language, cognition, voice, speech, fluency, articulation, and swallowing difficulties in both pediatric and adult patients. Manage neurological disorders and voice disorders. Handle dysphagia, including therapy for those with feeding tubes. Design & implement personalized therapy plans; provide caregiver education. Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and others. Educate and train parents and caregivers to support therapy goals at home. Maintain detailed clinical documentation using SOAP notes and EMR for patient progress tracking and interdisciplinary communication. Deliver therapy via in-home visits and secure telehealth platforms.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Spire Medical Clinic
Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 -9 months
- Job Details:Work primarily with pediatric patients, including those with autism, speech delay, phonological disorders, articulation errors, and stammering. Plan and deliver individualized therapy sessions based on each child’s specific needs and therapy goals. Provide regular parent training and guidance to support therapy outcomes at home. Maintain accurate documentation through SOAP notes and EMR for each session. Monitor progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Islamabad Montessori School
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 -6 months
- Job Details:Observe and screen children to identify speech, language, or communication delays. Provide individual and small group therapy to students with speech sound errors, language delays, stammering, and social communication difficulties. Use Montessori materials and activities to support natural language development. Work closely with teachers to integrate language goals into daily classroom activities. Train teachers and assistants on strategies to support speech and language development.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Autism Jewel Centre
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 -5 months
- Job Details:Provide therapy to children with autism focusing on speech, language, and communication skills. Work on improving attention, comprehension, expressive language, and social interaction. Collaborate with behavior therapists and special educators. Conduct regular parent training sessions. Adapt therapy activities based on each child’s sensory needs and learning style.
Education
Master's Degree in Speech and Language
Riphah International UniversityJan 2022 - Jan 2025 - 3 yr
Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language
khyber medical universityJan 2017 - Jan 2021 - 4 yr
Bachelor's Degree in Medical
Tufail Shaheed Army CollegeBachelor's Degree in Pre-Medical
Oriental Public School
Skills
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Administer and interpret standardized speech and language assessments
- Provide evidence-based therapy for speech sound disorders, language delays and disorders, fluency issues, voice and resonance issues
- Deliver early intervention services for infants and toddlers
- Counsel and train parents, caregivers, and educators
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports
- Plan and manage group and individual therapy sessions
- Adapt therapy techniques to meet cultural and individual client needs
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Training & Certifications
• Role of speech therapy in Assessment and individual and Management of Cerebral Palsy
shifa international hospital·2023