Suha F. Alashari
Speech And Language Therapist
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Makkah
Summary
Since childhood, I’ve wanted to help people with unfortunate circumstances. This feeling started when I learned about Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller. The thought of helping people claim back a sliver of their lives gives me such a rush.
I am an experienced speech and language pathologist. I’m adept at working with patients of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels, diagnosing issues and developing treatment plans according to established standards. My genuine passion is becoming a swallowing and voice specialist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Chronic Care Medical Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - Current
- Evaluated communication and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated swallowing and voice disorders for pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
- Created a policy for SLPs in the hospital to harmonize collaboration with the medical staff.
- Performed evaluations and treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within the hospital's system.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Managed caseloads of 10+ inpatients.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Andalusia Clinics for Kids Wellness
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed and treated communication disorders secondary to ASD, down syndrome, CP, etc.
- Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within the clinic's system.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 15 with speech and language development problems.
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
King Abdulaziz Medical City, NGH
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Oversaw voice and swallowing cases.
- Performed FEES (fibrotic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) under supervision.
- Handled cases that include full and partial laryngectomy, and vocal fold immobility/paralysis/paresis secondary to thyroidectomy under supervision.
- Helped change over 10 laryngeal prosthetics.
- Independently handled 5 voice cases for pediatrics and adults, which included assessment, prognosis, treatment, and report writing.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Performed diagnostic audiometric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Recorded over 50 detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Speech and Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Worked with different age groups and cultural backgrounds with speech and language development problems secondary to ASD.
- Assisted ASD patients in functioning adequately in home, community, and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests using non-standardized tools.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within the hospital's system.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech Pathology Intern
Jeddah Autism Center
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Trained to get SCFHS license.
- Treated children with autism in collaboration with other SLPs as well as independently handled a few cases.
- Assessing patients using standardized and non-standardized tools sessions under supervision.
- Writing accurate SOAPs, TX plans, progress notes, and progress reports.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness, and empathy.
- Implemented and adhered to treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, and fluency.
- Maintained caseloads of approx 25 treatment hours per week to manage time and reduce burnout.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
Speech Language Pathologist/Internship Student
Jeddah Institution for Speech and Hearing, JISH
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Help Dr. Yasser AlSaabi conduct research and collecting data on Saudi children’s developmental skills.
- Worked as a speech therapist with different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Completed 325 ASHA direct clinic hours.
- Completed 25 ASHA observation hours.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Dar AlHekmah University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
Dar AlHekmah University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 09.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Al Kawthar Private School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 01.2007 - 01.2009
Skills
Swallowing, feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Verbal and written communication
Aphasia and Dysarthria aptitude
Focused on consistent, quality care
Documentation
Adaptive to changing environments
BLS training
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- 2020: Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) (lecture + workshop) by Prof. Mohammed Farahat, MD, PHD, consultant Phoniatrician, Communication and Swallowing disorders, and Ms. Noura Al-Sudairi, MSc, SLP.
- 2017: The 18thAnnual Symposium on Communication Disorders: A Functional Approach to Working with Individuals with Aphasia by Ranyah Saadi.
- Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding Disorders: What Non-Medical Speech-Language Pathologists Should Know by Dr. Sameera Jameel Dehaithem.
- Developing Verbal Communication Skills for Children with Autism by Dr. Abdulrahman Naqawa PhD., (Sp.Ed.), CCC-SLP.
- Sensory Integration by Dr. Munir Zakaria, OT, certified sensory integration therapist.
- 2016: The 17thAnnual Symposium on Communication Disorders: Building a Strong Foundation for Communication and Language Development by Amanda Binns CCC-SLP DIR/Floor time Expert Trainer (2 hours).
- Evaluating and Developing Play Skills and their role in Developing Language in Children by Rozan Khateeb, SLP & Sarah Bamas, SLP (3hours).
- Together We Are Stronger: How to support parent-child interactions and communication development during therapy sessions by Amanda Binns, CCC-SLP DIR/Floor time Expert Trainer (4 hours).
- 2015: The 16th Annual Symposium on Communication Disorders: The Functional Therapeutic Method to Improve Language & natural Communication for children with Autism by Dr, Jihad Ahmed Al-Masri, PhD., CCC-SLP.
- 2014:The 15th Annual Symposium on Communication Disorders: Play, Language and Children’s Development by Dr. Carol Westby, PhD.,CCC-SLP.
- Development of Theory of Mind by Dr. Carol Westby, PhD., CCC-SLP.
- Effective cooperation between the Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis: the exchange of knowledge and assisting skills to help children with Autism by Mr. Saed Jaghoub, MA, CCC-SLP& Mrs. Amal Nabulsi SLP.
- 2013:The Hanen program by Dr. Nahla Dashash, PhD., CCC-SLP.
- 2012: Hearing and Listening Development in Childhood by Dr. Nancy Aarts, PhD., CCC-A.
Certification
Licensed SLP by SCFHS
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Chronic Care Medical Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Andalusia Clinics for Kids Wellness
11.2019 - 04.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
King Abdulaziz Medical City, NGH
01.2019 - 04.2019
Speech and Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Dar AlHekmah University
09.2017 - 05.2019
Speech Pathology Intern
Jeddah Autism Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
Speech Language Pathologist/Internship Student
Jeddah Institution for Speech and Hearing, JISH
09.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
Dar AlHekmah University
09.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Al Kawthar Private School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Volunteers
- Teaching KG students art at The First Step School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Giving reading lessons once a week at St Andrew's School in VA, USA.
Volunteers
- Teaching KG students art at The First Step School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Giving reading lessons once a week at St Andrew's School in VA, USA.