Documents on the working hours of a speech therapist teacher
- Resolution No. 88 of April 21, 1993 “On approval of standards for determining the number of personnel engaged in servicing preschool institutions”
- Order of the Ministry of Defense and Science of the Russian Federation No. 1601 dated December 22, 2014 “On the duration of working hours (standard hours of teaching work per wage rate) of teaching staff and on the procedure for determining the teaching load of teaching staff specified in the employment contract” (for speech therapists - clause 2.3 .)
- Letter of the RF MP No. DG 2210/07 dated November 24, 2020 “Explanations on the issue of regulating the working hours of teachers - speech therapists of organizations engaged in educational activities when performing their official duties”
SanPins
- Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated September 28, 2020 No. 28 “On approval of sanitary rules SP 2.4. 3648-20 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for organizations of education and training, recreation and health improvement of children and youth” (valid from 01/01/2021 to 01/01/2027)
- Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated June 30, 2020 N 16 (as amended on December 2, 2020) “On approval of sanitary and epidemiological rules SP 3.1/2.4.3598-20 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the structure, content and organization of work of educational organizations and other social infrastructure facilities for children and youth in the context of the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19)"
- Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2021 No. 2 “On approval of sanitary rules SanPiN 1.2.3685 - 21 “Hygienic standards and requirements for ensuring the safety and (or) harmlessness of environmental factors to humans”” (valid from 03/01/2021 year to 03/01/2027)
Going with your child to a speech therapist: what important documents should you take with you?
Primary speech therapy examination is an important stage in working with children who have speech problems. In order for a specialist to be able to draw up the correct work plan, parents need to prepare and tell as much as possible about their child. Yulia Grigorieva, speech therapist at the Moscow City Rehabilitation Center (MGCR), tells what documents you need to take with you to the first examination, and what information will be useful to the specialist.
Three documents for accurate diagnosis
“During the diagnosis, the speech therapist determines the cognitive and speech problems that the child already has, as well as those that may develop in the future,” says Yulia Grigorieva . “After this, he conducts another 1-2 classes in order to fully formulate a program in which he will prescribe goals, objectives and methods of working with the child, as well as the expected result.”
To make the meeting productive, it is better for parents to prepare in advance and take 3 documents with them:
- an extract from the history of the child’s development: indicating past viral diseases, operations, injuries, etc.;
- a certificate of current health status and the absence of contraindications to exercise: if the child is seen by a specialist: neurologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, etc.;
- characteristics of a psychologist / speech therapist / defectologist from a kindergarten or school.
Prepare for an open conversation
Certificates and extracts are very useful to a specialist, but they are still not enough. “The speech therapist expects open communication from parents during diagnosis,” emphasizes Yulia . — It is very important that at the first meeting there is a person who knows everything about the child. It could be mom, dad, grandma, grandpa... The main thing is that this person can tell everything that is needed.”
The specialist will ask the child’s parents or relatives questions about:
- the course of pregnancy and the psycho-emotional state of the mother during this period;
- the course of labor: duration, complications;
- the child’s condition after birth: how the doctors assessed the baby’s condition on the Apgar scale, whether he was in intensive care, what illnesses he suffered;
- early physical, cognitive and speech development: history of the child’s development from birth to 3 years: first movements, steps, sounds, emotional reactions, etc.;
- socialization of the child: does he attend an educational institution, do he have friends, a social circle of peers, how quickly does he come into contact with adults; whether he maintains and accepts social norms of behavior, etc.;
- morally traumatic situations in the parent’s view: fears, experiences of the child;
- relationships in the family between parents, between a child and parents;
- preferences and interests of the child, how he spends his leisure time.
“An open dialogue with parents will allow you to get to know the child better and find an individual approach to the lesson,” explains the MGCR specialist. “An individual approach does not mean indulging the child’s whims and any desires, but an opportunity to structure classes with him so that he does not get tired or irritated, but feels comfortable.”
How does an initial appointment with a speech therapist go?
The diagnostic appointment lasts from 1 to 2 hours. As a rule, there are 2 zones in a speech therapist’s office. The first is a place for parents and a specialist where they talk. The second is a place for the child, where toys and diagnostic material are laid out, which are selected according to age.
“First, the speech therapist communicates with the parents, and the child explores the room, plays, and draws. At this time, the specialist watches him and how he communicates with mom or dad, says Yulia . “After the conversation with the parents, the doctor begins to talk with the child, asks him questions on abstract topics... And he makes sure to take notes so as not to miss anything.”
At the end of the diagnostic appointment, the speech therapist describes an approximate plan of work with the child, in which he indicates:
- how many classes will be required;
- what exactly and how it will work;
- whether the child will need homework and how often it will need to be done;
- Should the child visit other specialists?
“The duration and number of classes depends on the age and somatic and psycho-emotional state of the child,” notes the speech therapist. “At the same time, in the process of working with it, both the plan and duration of classes may vary: for example, if the result is achieved faster than the specialist expected.”
Features of speech therapy examination in MGCR
The center’s specialists conduct diagnostics a little differently. Thus, a special department collects all information about the child before the initial appointment. “Our employees draw up a personal card for the client, and the speech therapist gets acquainted with it in advance in order to prepare all diagnostic materials before the meeting,” adds Yulia . “Thanks to this, the child does not have to sit in the specialist’s office for a long time, and he gets less tired. Therefore, diagnosis is more efficient.”
In addition, a psychologist and a psychiatrist are present at the first appointment. Their task is to assess the child’s psycho-emotional development. “Usually at the end of the appointment we take a little time, 5-10 minutes, to discuss our observations. Then we write a conclusion, which we submit to the rehabilitation expert commission: its members include teachers and other doctors. And they already approve the program of work with the child and, if necessary, adjust the goals, objectives and methods of our work,” the specialist ends.
For information
To become a client of the Moscow City Rehabilitation Center (MCRC):
- contact the Territorial Social Service Center (TSSC) at your place of registration;
- contact the MGCR staff by phone +7 (499) 179-95-14 and;
- visit the center in person: the institution’s consultants will inform you about the necessary documents for registration and completion of the rehabilitation course.
Press service of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Moscow
