Peris Wamuhu Gachihi

Team Member

Peris Wamuhu Gachihi

Compassionate Speech Language Pathologist accomplished in clinical and education settings. Familiar with standardized speech tests, as well as working with children with Down’s syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) and dyslexia. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards.

Working Skills

Treatment plan development.
Laryngectomy specialist (swallowing).
Problem solving.
Articulation therapy.
Diagnosing conditions.
Speech impairments proficiency.
Social behavioral skills.
Myofascial exercises.

Tongue Stimulation.
Chewing exercises.
Melodic intonation.
Expressive and receptive language.
Linguistic skills.
Pitch and tone.
Fluency.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Nairobi (second-class honors Upper division).

High School Guidance and Counselling Certificate – Braeburn.

Diploma Speech and Language Therapy – West Kent University College (United Kingdom).

Continence Promotion – Vasell training institute (United Kingdom).

First Aid Refresher and Food Safety Awareness Course – Vasell training institute (United Kingdom).

Patient Manual Handling – Vasell training institute (United Kingdom).

Fire And Rescue Services Commercial Training – Oxford shire Boots care of medicines certificate foundation module.

Autism and Dyslexia Level 2 Certification – The National Autistic Society of England.