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Saba Adeeb - Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Saba Adeeb has been working as a audiologist and speech language pathologist for past 9 years, she is adept in screenings, therapy, and total patient care including bedside swallow assessment both in and out patients of CCU, ICU and Special care units at Aga Khan University Hospital. Moreover, while on-the-job experience has afforded her a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate case management and leadership abilities and trained junior therapist, she excel at:

  • Assessment.
  • Determining diagnoses.
  • Outlining treatment plans.

Maintaining documentation to meet procedural and regulatory requirements of JCIA and ISO at AKUH. Saba's background spans excellent experience across all facets of speech language pathology disorder diagnosis and treatment.

5000

Patients treated

10

Years of Experience

3

Assesments in other organizations

2

Organizations

Experience

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Aga Khan University Hospital

October 2018 – December 2020 Children Hospital, Pediatrics Medicine


Experience

  • Provided therapy to improve verbal /nonverbal communication and enhance quality of life of persons with Autism and other developmental neurological disorders.

  • Identified and treated communication problems associated with voice, language and speech. Conducted cognitive therapies and vocal exercises to improve communication skills of patients Set up programs of speech exercises in order to reduce speech disabilities.

  • Maintained records on the assessment and development of patients.

  • Administered diagnostic speech language evaluation, treatment plans and provides remedial services to patients of all ages with speech language and learning disabilities. Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team. Alongside other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapistsand occupational therapists.

  • Bedside swallows assessment includes examining the range, strength, and coordination of movement of the muscles and assessing the person's ability to swallow both in and out patients including CCU, ICU and Special care unit.

    • Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

    Aga Khan University Hospital

    June 2011 – June2014 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services

    Professional Strengths

    • In-depth knowledge of language and speech disabilities.

    • Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

    • Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical instructions in a diagram.

    • Sound knowledge of interpreting technical procedures, government regulations and professional journals.

    • Ability to collect data, defines problems, establish general facts and generate valid conclusion.

    • Possess skills in maintaining and developing relationships with disabled individuals.

    • Possess skills in maintaining and developing relationships with disabled individuals.

    • Competent in handling several language and speech disability cases.

    • Skilled in dealing with the disabled patients, and developing good rapport with them.

    • In-depth knowledge of language and speech disabilities.

    • In-depth knowledge and understanding regarding developmental screening, and associated assessment programs.

    • Capable of working in both, a team surrounding and independently.

    Tetstimonials

    These are the thoughts of the collegues, seniors and patients about Saba Adeeb.

    Dr. Saad Shafqat

    Professor & Neurologist (Aga Khan University Hospital)

    She is a highly competent and motivated speech therapist. At a personal level too she is unfailingly polite and collegial. She has already worked at AKU and left an excellent impression. I would unhesitatingly recommend her for re-hiring.

    Dr. Sidra Kaleem Jafri

    Developmental Pediatrician & Pediatric Neurologist (Aga Khan University Hospital)

    Saba is gentle yet compassionate, and goes an extra mile for her patients and team members. She is very much respected by the caregivers of her patients as well as her colleagues.

    Dr. Prem Chand

    Assistant Professor & Pediatric Neurologist (Aga Khan University Hospital)

    Saba is punctual and typically exceeds expectations. She handles pressure very well and will voluntarily work overtime. Saba is an invaluable asset to any department. I wish her success in future endeavors.

    Hanif Muhammad

    Cricketer

    Saba, Thank you for looking after me in AKUH. Best Wishes.