Matiash Liudmyla Stepanivna

Education:

• Ukrainian State University named after M. Drahomanov

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Association of Speech Therapists.

Areas of professional development:

• experience working in various institutions: kindergartens, schools, rehabilitation centers, private practice;
• continuous study of modern speech therapy methods: logorhythmics, sensory integration, PECS method, ABA;
• mastering digital technologies in corrective and developmental work: online sessions, specialized speech therapy apps;
• expanding knowledge in related fields: psychology, defectology, neuropsychology;
• internships, supervision, and development of original programs and methodological materials;
• using modern methods and digital technologies in speech therapy practice.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and assessment of speech;
• corrective and developmental work with speech disorders;
• prevention and early intervention of speech disorders;
• collaboration with family and multidisciplinary teams of specialists.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• "I am interested in the influence of emotional and psycho-emotional states on the development of speech and child behavior. I study the relationship between mental and somatic health, psycho-emotional causes of speech disorders, and methods that combine speech correction with psychological support. I pay special attention to the resource state of the child and parents, as it directly affects therapy effectiveness. This approach allows a comprehensive assessment of the child’s needs, consideration of internal factors, and selection of the most effective methods for developing speech and communication skills."

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "My hobbies are sports and swimming. I enjoy reading: “Your Body Says: Love Yourself” by Lise Bourbeau, “Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay, “Man and His Symbols” by Carl Jung, “Childhood and Society” by Erik Erikson, “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman, “The Brain and Mental Processes” by Alexander Luria. Among movies, I prefer comedies."

Doctor's advice:

• "Regular short sessions — 10–15 minutes daily — are more beneficial than infrequent long sessions. Practice tongue and lip movements in front of a mirror to control articulation. Read aloud — this helps develop diction, pace, and speech expressiveness. Use breathing exercises — proper breathing supports clear pronunciation. The key is gradual progress and daily practice. Pay attention not only to individual sounds but also to vocabulary, grammar, and connected speech. Avoid coercion — learning through play and positive emotions increases effectiveness and motivation for the child."