ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
We believe in every individual's potential
At Global Village Therapy, Inc., we believe in "Exploring Abilities Beyond Barriers." We are driven by a deep passion for facilitating effective communication and enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Our commitment extends to helping every individual overcome speech and language challenges, enabling them to thrive in their personal, social, academic, and professional endeavors.
WHY WE’RE HERE
About Our Profession
The speech-language pathologist (SLP) is defined as the professional who engages in professional practice in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span. Communication and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of function. Communication includes speech production and fluency, language, cognition, voice, resonance, and hearing. Swallowing includes all aspects of swallowing, including related feeding behaviors.
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About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
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This information adopted from
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Meet our Speech-Language Pathologist…
Hi,
I am Aathi. It's a great pleasure to introduce myself as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). My journey in the field of speech and hearing sciences has been driven by a deep passion for helping others, which has evolved into a rewarding career spanning over 13 years.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting clients of all ages in a wide array of settings, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, teaching hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, Head Start programs, preschools, special schools, and public schools spanning from TK to 12th grade.
Having worked internationally and in various states across the United States, I've been fortunate to serve individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. This extensive experience has allowed me to broaden my understanding of individuals from all walks of life, each with their unique abilities, needs, and challenges.
Furthermore, I've had the honor of sharing my knowledge by teaching speech-language pathology courses as a faculty member at a public university. This experience has enabled me to convey my clinical expertise and educate the next generation of professionals in the field of speech and hearing sciences.
Today, as a private practitioner, I am enthusiastic about my role in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals both locally and globally, helping them reach their full potential.
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-Aathirai Sharma, M.S., CCC-SLP
