A day in the life | Enzo's Therapy Part 1: Language and Speech

Enzo with teacher Jessha Bustamante

Enzo had his initial speech evaluation on April 2015. Speech evaluation and therapy are the requirements before the CI (cochlea implantation). His EENT and developmental pedia recommended the Center for Holistic Intervention Plans & Services, Inc. (CHIPS Inc.) where Enzo is currently enrolled. Therapy is done once a week.

CHIPS Inc. is located at 7-A Maginhawa Street in Diliman, Quezon City.

Enzo's learning goals are measured in three categories set in each lesson and activity. These are Audition, Speech, and Language/Cognition. Audition evaluates Enzo's ability to perceive environmental sound through vibrations using musical instruments. Speech sound is observed while playing. Language/Cognition, on the other hand, is also evaluated while playing using toys and book sharing.

 

Based on the evaluation, Enzo shows inconsistent response. He still needs handover assistance, but he can associate sounds to objects like, for instance, "oo" for train and "mm" for car.

Enzo's language and speech therapy must continue after his cochlear implant surgery.

To learn more about Enzo's condition, kindly read HERE.

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For more information, contact Kat at (+63) 917-8067905 or email enzogiftofsound@gmail.com.