Relato de una práctica fonoaudiológica: transmitiendo mi experiencia en la clínica del lenguaje con niños PDF

# Relato de una práctica fonoaudiológica: transmitiendo mi experiencia en la clínica del lenguaje con niños ## Introduction My name is Yanina Romani, and I am a speech-language pathologist. My clinical practice focuses on childhood language difficulties, particularly from a subjectivist perspectiv...

# Relato de una práctica fonoaudiológica: transmitiendo mi experiencia en la clínica del lenguaje con niños ## Introduction My name is Yanina Romani, and I am a speech-language pathologist. My clinical practice focuses on childhood language difficulties, particularly from a subjectivist perspective. In this document, I will share my professional journey, which allowed me to develop my current clinical perspective that guides my actions. ## Personal and Professional Journey Several years ago, I embarked on a personal journey of professional development by attending workshops, reading books, and engaging in supervision. Through these interactions with other professionals, I discovered valuable concepts that shifted my understanding of clinical work with children. I realized that clinical practice is not a simple repetition of pre-defined procedures, nor is it merely the application of theoretical concepts. Instead, it emerges from the complex interplay of concepts and the unique characteristics of each individual. This understanding led to numerous questions: * What should we do? * How should we do it? * When should we do it? * Where should we do it? * In what way should we do it? * At what moment should we do it? * With whom should we do it? * With the child? * With the parents? * With the institution? * With other professionals? ## Embracing the Unique and Unexpected No textbook or theory can predict the complexities of the clinical practice of language development in early childhood. Each therapeutic encounter is unique due to the different therapist, parent, child, context, and moment involved. Even though there are certain paths we can take, there are others we should avoid. My ethical framework prioritizes protecting children, ultimately influencing my actions. ## Theoretical Framework The concepts that have shaped my understanding of childhood development view this period as a time of significant identity construction, shaped by language and the child’s evolving relationships with others. * Early childhood is a time when a child, who was initially dependent on others for care and biological development, starts to develop their own sense of self through language, play, and relationships. * From being a helpless infant, who relies on others for all their needs, the child develops into an interactive being who engages with the world around them. * This journey requires a strong relationship between the child and a primary caregiver who provides consistent support and care through language, physical touch, and playful interactions. ## The Complexity of Clinical Practice Clinical work is a challenging field characterized by uncertainty and the recognition that we cannot know everything. Each child’s situation is unique, and we must be open to exploring the child’s own narratives and perspectives. * We must be attentive to the child’s unique use of language, gestures, and nonverbal communication. * We must be mindful of the child’s relationships with their family and caregivers. * We must be sensitive to the child’s cultural and social context. * We must avoid simplistic or pre-defined approaches that fail to consider the whole child. * We must strive to create a therapeutic setting that empowers the child and supports their development. ## Ethical Considerations My commitment to ethical practice means I reject practices that devalue children and their experiences. This includes: * Rapid, preemptive, or premature diagnoses. * Standardized assessments that merely quantify and categorize children. * Treatments that are applied uniformly without considering the child’s individual needs. * Any approach that does not value the child’s unique identity or their family’s perspectives. My commitment to ethical practice is rooted in my belief that children deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and care. This requires: * A genuine interest in each child’s story. * A willingness to embrace the challenges and uncertainties of clinical practice. * A dedication to providing empowering and supportive interventions. ## Conclusion I am a speech-language pathologist dedicated to supporting children’s language development. My clinical practice is guided by the unique needs of each child, a commitment to ethics, and a continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding. I believe that by treating each child with respect and care and embracing the complexities of clinical practice, we can create a more supportive and nurturing environment for children’s language development.