Lojain Alhijji
Summary
Motivated and dedicated SLP with 1 year of experience and strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills. Passionate about pediatric language intervention and ASD, achieving a 90% improvement in children's quality of life. Proficient in speech and language intervention across age groups. Seeking to apply my knowledge and passion for helping individuals with communication disorders in various clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Notable: Obtained acclaim from supervising SLPs for outstanding performance and admirable dedication with ASD patients and pediatric intervention.
- Actively participated in 80% of multidisciplinary team meetings to diagnose and deliver comprehensive care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Collaborated with families to develop home-based strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Conducted voice evaluations to assess vocal quality, pitch, loudness, and overall voice function, using objective measures and perceptual analysis.
- Improved social and communication skills by 75-80% in children with ASD through personalized intervention plans, enhancing their overall well-being.
Trainee
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, SBAHC
07.2023 - 02.2024
Notable: Commended by supervising SLPs for exceptional performance and dedication to patient - family care.
- Successfully managed a caseload of up to 24 patients within two days independently, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Elevated patient satisfaction by more than 70% through the cultivation of strong patient relationships and effective teamwork, as recognized by clinical supervisors.
- Led group therapy sessions for children with speech delays, enhancing social communication skills and peer interactions.
- Boosted patients' speech skills by 80-90% through effective therapy plans, leading to enhanced overall communication and social interaction.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Speech, Language And Swallowing Pathology
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia07.2024
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team For Autism Diagnosis
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- ASD
- Applied Behavioral Modification
- Speech and Language Intervention
- Multitasking Abilities
- Caseload Management
- Swallowing and Voice Evaluation
- AAC
- Creativity and Innovation
References
Recommendation letters are available upon request.
- Sarah Aldeghather MSc. SLP
- Pediatric speech and language therapist, Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
- Contact: sarahyazeidslp@gmail.com
- Relationship: Supervisor during internship
Interests
A fresh graduate speech language pathologist who has an interest in:
- Early intervention, ASD
- Pediatric speech and language therapy.
- Visual neglect
- AAC
- ABA
Certification
- ASHA, Speech and Language Milestones Refresher: Ages 1-5, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- BACB, Speech and Language Milestones Refresher: Ages 1-5, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Evaluation of Speech problem related to cleft palate,
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University - Eye Gaze Basics, Talk To Me Technologies
- How to Design a Communication Board, AFAQ
- Speech Disorders in Cleft Lip and Palate Population, AFAQ
- First Aids, AFAQ
- Phonological Disorders in Arabic-speaking Children's Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Establishment of AAC Clinics in Tertiary Care Settings, Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Latest Technology in AAC, Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Publication
Research Paper Aimed on Measuring Perceived Voice Disorders and Quality of Life among Female University Teaching Faculty, MDPI, 11/2023
Language
- Arabic, English
Timeline
Trainee
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Trainee
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, SBAHC
07.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Speech, Language And Swallowing Pathology
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
- ASHA, Speech and Language Milestones Refresher: Ages 1-5, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- BACB, Speech and Language Milestones Refresher: Ages 1-5, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Evaluation of Speech problem related to cleft palate,
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University - Eye Gaze Basics, Talk To Me Technologies
- How to Design a Communication Board, AFAQ
- Speech Disorders in Cleft Lip and Palate Population, AFAQ
- First Aids, AFAQ
- Phonological Disorders in Arabic-speaking Children's Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Establishment of AAC Clinics in Tertiary Care Settings, Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Latest Technology in AAC, Workshop, Saudi Society Of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
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