Language delay
Improving language comprehension and expression, including following instructions, expanding vocabulary, acquiring varied and complex sentences, and organizing thoughts and ideas into a coherent, clear message.
Words come
when the journey is fun.
I assess and treat communication, language and speech, from childhood to adulthood.
- Children and teens
- Givatayim
- Therapy in Hebrew and Russian
What people say about me
Get to know me
Nice to meet you, I'm Lital
I'm a speech-language pathologist (B.A. in Communication Disorders) with extensive clinical experience in assessing and treating communication, language and speech. My professional background combines clinical work with experience managing, coordinating and supervising speech-language pathologists in the public sector. I also work with children on the autism spectrum and their families in communication preschools, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Long before I became a speech-language pathologist, I was a child in therapy myself. I may not remember every detail of what happened in those sessions, but I remember well how they made me feel. That experience planted a dream in me that led me to who I am today: a speech-language pathologist who gets to give children and teens a sense of capability, and help them become conversation partners who express themselves with confidence, just as I was given.
I believe that communication, language and speech grow out of curiosity and enjoyment. For me, the therapy room is a safe, accepting space with the opportunity to try things out, explore, play and learn: to succeed, and yes, to make mistakes too.
My approach puts the client at the center and sees them and their family as full partners on the journey. Through play and connecting with their inner world, I advance the therapy goals and reflect back to them, at eye level, the process we go through together.
Areas of treatment
How can I help?
Word-finding difficulties
Tools and strategies for retrieving words from the lexicon efficiently and quickly.
Articulation and speech intelligibility
Establishing accurate production and/or acquiring the speech sounds expected for the child's age, to improve speech intelligibility.
Tongue thrust
Establishing correct, precise tongue posture at rest, in swallowing and in speech.
First-grade readiness
Strengthening higher-level thinking and language skills, and building phonological awareness ahead of the move to school.
Pre-linguistic skills
Building joint attention, gestures, communicative intent and first words through play in young children.
Communication
Developing and refining communication skills at every stage of development, from encouraging initiative, attention and shared play to refining conversation skills and strengthening social understanding, to build meaningful relationships with peers.
From the website to the therapy room
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Introductory call
A free phone call to understand the difficulties and see whether therapy is the right fit.
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Assessment and diagnosis
A professional session in a pleasant atmosphere, where we carry out an in-depth assessment of communication, language and speech skills, based on the difficulties raised in the introductory call.
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Therapy and guidance
Weekly sessions to advance the therapy goals, progress monitoring, parent guidance meetings, and tools for practice at home.
Let's talk
To figure out the next step together.
Were you treated by me? I'd love to hear from you
A few personal words about the journey we shared would warm my heart, and give confidence to other families looking for therapy for their children.