Who said that speech therapists work only with children?

Today, the profession of a speech therapist extends far beyond kindergartens and schools. It is an essential component of medical, psychological, and social rehabilitation for adults, particularly servicemembers who need to restore speech, communication skills, and the functions of the articulatory system after injuries, concussions, or prolonged physical and emotional strain.

In today’s wartime conditions, the role of speech therapists has become especially significant. Restoring a person’s ability to communicate is not only a professional task but also an important part of comprehensive rehabilitation and a return to a fulfilling life.

That is why the training of future speech therapists requires not only comprehensive theoretical knowledge but also continuous practical experience.

Kateryna Aliieva, a master’s student in the educational program "Special Education (Speech Therapy)," is conducting a practical assessment of a servicemember, applying modern methods for evaluating articulatory motor skills and speech functions. Such practical sessions help future specialists develop the professional competencies necessary to work with people of different ages and with various speech disorders.

Practical training of students is one of the key components of the "Special Education (Speech Therapy)" educational program. We strive to ensure that our graduates are prepared to work not only in educational institutions but also in rehabilitation centers, healthcare facilities, inclusive resource centers, and multidisciplinary teams, as well as to contribute to the recovery and rehabilitation of Ukraine’s defenders.

Being a speech therapist today means helping a person regain their voice, the ability to communicate, work, and live a full life.