Mila Frejman Jerusalmi
Aventura,FL
Summary
Seasoned Software Developer and Private Practice Therapist, specialized in language rehabilitation and digital product development, notably with the creation of Baby Speak. Leveraging skills in phonological awareness and expressive language, I've significantly advanced oral language acquisition. My work, deeply rooted in both technical prowess and compassionate patient care, underscores a unique blend of innovative solutions and individualized support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Developer
Self Employed
Porto Alegre, RS
11.2009 - Current
- Conducted research into industry best practices for digital product development.
- Assisted in the development of product design specifications and requirements.
- Author of Baby Speak software.Baby Speak is software developed with an emphasis on working with children who are acquiring and developing oral language in preschool from 4 years old, and also with children with neurological problems. Through eight different activities, Baby Speak main objective is to assist in the development of oral language in a playful way through visual and auditory stimuli, making the learning activity even more pleasant and stimulating for children. The software can be used by speech therapists, occupational therapists, educators, and psychopedagogues. Main features include the development of oral language and spontaneous speech; an increase in vocabulary through animations and knowledge of the sounds produced by objects and animals (classified by phonemes), as well as through short and long phrases and rhymes; auditory/visual association and logic; discrimination and auditory memory; attention, concentration, and memory through children's stories and other activities; continuous work at home in a playful and pleasant way through coloring activities, which allow for the improvement of fine motor coordination and spatial awareness; and phonological awareness with the possibility of recording and listening to the child's vocalization.
Private Practice Therapist
Self Employed
Aventura, FL
09.1998 - Current
- Work with speech language development, oral motor skills, and autism, mainly in Portuguese, with Brazilian patients.
- I wrote a thesis in the Auditory Handicap field about "The Relationship between Linguistics and Cognitive Processes: Audiological Therapy for Deaf Teenagers, in a Social and Anthropological Approach."
- Specialist in Language Rehabilitation. Author of the article "Buccal Breath."
- In Brazil, I used to have a private clinic and worked in schools.
- Participate in many Congresses in Brazil and in the USA.
- Utilized various software and tools to optimize performance.
- Encouraged patients to use proper pronunciation techniques when speaking.
- Instructed family members on how they can help support their loved one's progress at home.
- Engaged in continuing education opportunities related to speech-language pathology or audiology topics.
- Organized therapy materials and equipment to ensure availability for each session.
- Monitored patient progress, keeping detailed records of sessions and making adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Supported the development of language skills through reading stories, playing games, or engaging in other interactive activities with patients.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by listening attentively and offering words of encouragement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
IMEC
Porto Alegre - RS BRAZIL08-1998
Skills
- Expressive language
- Parent education
- Continuing education
- Early intervention
- Oral motor exercises
- Swallowing techniques
- Phonological awareness
- Individualized treatment plans
- Language intervention
- Articulation therapy
- Fluency training
- Autism spectrum support
Languages
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
- Speech Language Pathologist August 22, 1998 Graduate Porto Alegre - RS Brazil
- Specialization in Language January 30, 2001 Post Graduation Porto Alegre-RS Brazil
- Conference "The Effects of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease On Voice Production in Adults and Children" September 5, 2003
- Internship at Jackson Mamorial Hospital - 1 year /2003 (M.A., Ph.D, Speech Pathology Donna Lundy) Maimi ,FL USA
- Internship with Autism kids - 1 year/2004-2005 (Tiffany Sutherland-Maciulewicz) Coconut Creek,FL USA
- Intensive Language Acquisition Program May 10 to July 2, 2004 Fort Laudardale, FL USA
- 16 Brazilian Congress September 27, 2008 Campos do Jordao - SP Brazil
Accomplishments
- Author of the software Baby Speak . Baby Speak is a software developed with emphasis on working with children who are acquiring and developing oral language in preschool from 4 years old and also with children with neurological problems. Through 8 different activities, Baby Speak main objective is to assist in the development of oral language in a playful way through visual and auditory stimuli, making the learning activity even more pleasant and stimulating for children. The Software can be used by speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators. Main features - Development of oral language and spontaneous speech; - Increase vocabulary, through animations and knowing the sounds produced by objects and animals (classified by phonemes) and also through short, long phrases and rhymes; - Auditory/visual association and also logic; - Discrimination and auditory memory; - Attention, concentration, and memory through children's stories and other activities; - Continuous work at home in a playful and pleasant way through coloring activities, which allow you to improve fine motor coordination and spatial limitation; - Phonological awareness with the possibility of recording and listening to the child's vocalization.
Affiliations
- Private Practice Therapyst
Timeline
Software Developer
Self Employed
11.2009 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
Self Employed
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
IMEC
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