The full development of speech is crucial in a child's life. Proper pronunciation, the ability to articulate thoughts clearly, and coherent expression not only foster personal growth but also influence self-esteem, communication, as well as reading and writing skills. At Russian International School (RIS), speech therapy is an essential part of the educational process.

Key areas of the speech therapist’s work at RIS:

• Correcting speech sounds: Working on the correction and improvement of speech sound articulation.
• Overcoming difficulties in reading and writing: Timely prevention and correction of issues with mastering reading and writing skills.
• Expanding vocabulary: Enhancing and refining a child’s vocabulary to improve their verbal activity.
• Developing expressive speech: Assisting in clear and expressive thought articulation, improving the coherence and logic of speech.

Speech therapy assessment and process:

• Initial assessment: Each child undergoes a speech evaluation upon enrollment, helping to identify difficulties in oral and written speech and assess their speech development level.
• Individualized program: Based on the results of the assessment, the speech therapist, in close collaboration with parents and teachers, develops a personalized program tailored to the specific needs of each student.

Program Elements:

• Individual sessions: Focus on correcting pronunciation issues and developing speech skills.
• Group sessions: The topics and format of these sessions are tailored to the child's individual needs.
• Mini-group sessions: Specialized support for children with particular speech challenges through targeted activities.

Speech therapy at RIS aims to create optimal conditions for the successful development of speech and learning processes, contributing to the overall well-being and academic achievements of students.