Speech therapists in Almaty: 30 doctors

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  • Work experience34 years
  • Who they seeChildren from birth and adults

6 000 ₸

DETI INDIGO, ul. Makataeva, 131, korpus 11, (ugol. ul. Shagabutdinova)

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  • Work experience9 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 15 years and over and adults

15 000 ₸

Tsentr psikhologicheskoy pomoshchi Absolyut, ul. 24 iyunya, 27 (BTs "AizEX", 3 etazh, kab. 308, Abaya-Manasa)

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  • Work experience35 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 18 years and over and adults

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  • Work experience10 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 1 year and over and adults

35 000 ₸

Bilim Skills, ulitsa Zhazylbeka, 12

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  • Work experience20 years
  • Who they seeChildren from birth and adults

4 000 ₸

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  • Work experience11 years
  • Who they seeChildren from birth and adults

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"BEST CLINIC" na Shevchenko, ul. Shevchenko, 51

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Reviews: Speech therapists

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    Review of doctorKyrykbaeva Anar Bekmukametovna

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

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    I took a course in adaptive physical education, and the supervisor was Anara Bekmukhametovna.

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    I am very grateful to Anara Bekmukhametovna for her high professionalism and support.

    Bilim Skillsulitsa Zhazylbeka, 12
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    Review of doctorKyrykbaeva Anar Bekmukametovna

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    I completed training in the speciality of speech therapist-defectologist with Anara Bekmuratovna.

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    I want to say a big thank you to her. She has enormous patience, she is a true professional and approaches teaching very thoroughly. She explained all the materials in an accessible and clear way, and she has a special approach to each student.

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    Review of doctorKyrykbaeva Anar Bekmukametovna

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    I completed training in the specialty of speech therapist-defectologist with Anara Bekmuratovna.

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    I want to thank Anara Bekmuratovna from the bottom of my heart for this training.

    Bilim Skillsulitsa Zhazylbeka, 12
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    I took my child to classes with Anara Bekmukametovna.

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    I am very grateful to Anara Bekmukametovna for her professionalism, for the fact that she is attentive and finds an individual approach to the child. The classes take place in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, thanks to this the child retains interest and motivation.

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    When I came to this specialist, I gained knowledge, I am glad that I met her.

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    The strongest specialist, a competent teacher, a truly wonderful soul. I do not regret at all that I met such a person and gained knowledge.

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Speech therapists in Almaty

A speech therapist in Almaty diagnoses and corrects speech disorders in children and adults. People turn to one if a child does not speak or speaks unintelligibly, substitutes or omits sounds, stutters, or if an adult loses speech after an illness or injury. The specialist examines speech, hearing and articulation, selects exercises and teaches relatives to practise at home.

Main

  • Speech therapist in Almaty: twenty-eight specialists see patients at twenty-five clinics in the city, which makes it possible to compare candidates.
  • Reason for a visit: absence of phrasal speech by the age of three, persistent errors in writing, stuttering or loss of voice.
  • Urgent signs: loss of mastered words, muscle cramps in the face when stumbling over words, choking, complete silence after the age of three.
  • First appointment: a conversation with the parents, examination of the articulatory apparatus, assessment of sound pronunciation, vocabulary and connected speech.
  • Booking: name and telephone number are required, no registration is needed, confirmation arrives by message to the number provided.

What a speech and language therapist does

A speech and language therapist works with speech disorders in children and adults, helping to restore or improve speech skills. Their work combines diagnostics, corrective sessions and interaction with other specialists.

What the specialist's work involves

The work of a speech and language therapist covers the articulatory apparatus, vocal cords, auditory perception and higher mental functions related to speech. The specialist examines the mobility of the tongue, lips and soft palate, and checks the pronunciation of sounds and the syllabic structure of words. They assess the comprehension of spoken language and the ability to construct phrases, and also analyse the tempo, rhythm and fluency of speech. If deviations are identified, exercises are selected to develop speech breathing and phonemic hearing. Special attention is paid to written speech, since difficulties with reading and writing are often linked to oral speech. Sessions are structured taking into account the person's age and preserved abilities, without pressure or haste. Parents should attend the first meetings in order to understand how to properly support speech skills at home.

Conditions a speech and language therapist works with

  • Dyslalia: a disorder of sound pronunciation with normal hearing and preserved innervation of the speech apparatus, requiring the establishment and automation of sounds.
  • Dysarthria: a disorder of the pronunciation aspect of speech due to insufficient work of the articulation muscles, which makes speech slurred and hard for others to understand.
  • Stuttering: a disorder of speech fluency with hesitations and spasms, which hinders free communication and requires comprehensive work on breathing and tempo.
  • Alalia: a systemic underdevelopment of speech, in which a child starts talking late or does not talk at all, requiring long-term support.
  • Dysgraphia and dyslexia: persistent difficulties with writing and reading in schoolchildren, linked to underdeveloped speech functions and affecting academic performance.
  • Aphasia: the loss of already formed speech after brain damage, when a person learns anew to understand words and express thoughts.

How a speech and language therapist differs from a physician

A physician assesses the general state of the body and, if necessary, refers to a specialised specialist, whereas a speech and language therapist works specifically with speech function. A general practitioner may notice a delay in a child's speech development or changes in an adult's voice, but does not deal with establishing sounds and corrective exercises. The speech and language therapist, in turn, examines articulation, auditory attention and grammatical structure in detail, determining what a speech and language therapist treats in each specific case. They do not prescribe examinations of internal organs and do not select therapy for somatic illnesses — that is the task of the physician and other specialists. The boundary lies where the general assessment of health ends and targeted work on speech begins. If the physician finds no causes of the disorders on the part of the body, they refer the person to a speech and language therapist for in-depth speech diagnostics. This order helps not to lose time and to build consistent care without duplicating efforts.

When is it time for an appointment?

It can be difficult for parents to distinguish temporary speech difficulties from a reason to visit a specialist. Watching how a child speaks and understands speech addressed to them helps to understand when to see a doctor.

Which complaints are most common

A speech therapist in Almaty most often sees children who still have not developed phrasal speech by the age of three. Parents notice that the child speaks in separate syllables or replaces words with gestures instead of asking in words. Pre-schoolers come with a complaint about incorrect pronunciation of sounds: hushing and whistling sounds are slurred, and "r" and "l" are missing altogether. Schoolchildren are brought in because of persistent errors in writing: the child confuses similar letters, omits syllables and cannot retell a short text. Not infrequently, stuttering becomes the reason — hesitations appear at the beginning of a phrase or intensify when the child is worried. It also happens that speech is well developed, but the voice sounds nasal or too quiet, and those around ask the child to repeat what was said. If at least one of these complaints persists for months, it is more sensible to show the child to a specialist than to wait for everything to sort itself out.

Signs that mean you cannot put it off

  • Loss of already acquired speech: the child has stopped pronouncing words they confidently said before, and this is noticeable within a few days.
  • Hesitations with tension: spasms of the muscles of the face or neck are added to the stuttering, and the child avoids conversations.
  • Speech disappeared after a fall: after a blow to the head or an injury, the child stopped responding to their name and understanding simple requests.
  • Choking and a nasal tone: liquid food gets into the nose, and the voice sounds nasal, which interferes with eating and speaking normally.
  • Complete silence after the age of three: the child does not form a phrase of two words and does not try to explain themselves to adults.
  • Persistent loss of voice: hoarseness lasts more than two weeks and does not go away after rest, and talking takes effort.

What a delayed visit leads to

A postponed visit to a specialist most often leads to the difficulties becoming fixed and turning into a persistent form. While parents wait, the child gets used to speaking incorrectly, and retraining them later is harder than correcting things at an early stage. By the time a pre-schooler starts school, a gap accumulates: they have difficulty finding words, confuse syllables that sound similar and are embarrassed to answer at the blackboard. A schoolchild with uncorrected speech begins to avoid oral answers, and errors in writing are carried over from year to year and interfere with keeping up with the programme. Without help, stuttering becomes fixed as a habit, and the child increasingly stays silent instead of speaking first. Gradually, isolation is added to the speech difficulties: peers interrupt, adults do not listen to the end, and the child loses interest in communicating. The earlier the work is started, the less effort is required, so it is not worth delaying the visit.

What to look for when choosing a doctor

Choosing a speech therapist is a task where verifiable facts of biography and practice matter, not general impressions. Below is an analysis of what information about a specialist to rely on so that the decision is calm and well-founded.

What lies behind experience and specialisation

A speech therapist's experience shows how long they have been seeing patients, but by itself it does not say anything about the quality of their work. A narrow specialisation clarifies which speech disorders the doctor works with on a regular basis, rather than from case to case. One specialist spends years working on sound production in children, another focuses on speech restoration after past conditions. A third sees mainly schoolchildren and works on written speech. This division is noticeable from the entries in the profile: they list the areas the doctor works in regularly. If the areas match your request, the appointment will be more focused and without unnecessary clarifications at the first meeting. Therefore, when choosing, look not at the total length of practice, but at how the specialisation matches your situation.

Medical categories and what they confirm

Medical categories and what they confirm
CategoryWhat it confirmsHow it is obtained
SecondA basic level of training and stable practiceCertification after several years of work
FirstExperience and independent management of complex casesCertification with defence of work results
HighestThe highest level of a doctor's qualificationCertification with confirmed experience and results
No categoryThe specialist has not yet undergone certificationThe category is assigned upon the doctor's application
ConfirmationThe category must be periodically renewedRe-certification after an established period

What to look at in a doctor's profile

  • Experience: the total length of practice shows how long the specialist has been seeing patients, but it matters together with specialisation.
  • Specialisation: the list of areas in the profile suggests which speech disorders the doctor works with regularly, rather than from case to case.
  • Category: a certification mark indicates a completed qualification check, and its absence does not mean a low level.
  • Place of appointment: the address and format of meetings affect how convenient it will be to attend sessions and get to the office.
  • Reviews: read them calmly, paying attention to descriptions of how sessions proceed, not just to the overall rating.
  • Match with your request: compare your case with the doctor's profile — this way the question "how to choose a doctor" is resolved by facts, not by impression.

How does the first appointment go?

The first visit to a speech and language therapist includes a conversation with the parents, an examination of the child and drawing up a plan of sessions. It is useful for parents to understand in advance how everything is arranged and what to bring with them.

What happens at the appointment, step by step

The first appointment begins with a detailed conversation, during which the specialist establishes the complaints and the history of the child's development. The speech and language therapist asks when the first words and phrases appeared and how the child understands speech addressed to them. The specialist then examines the articulatory apparatus and checks the mobility of the tongue and lips. They assess sound pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical structure and connected speech. Particular attention is paid to auditory attention and the ability to distinguish similar sounds. Based on the results of the examination, the speech and language therapist explains to the parents which aspects of speech are intact and which require work. Parents should write down their questions in advance so as not to forget anything during the conversation.

What to prepare for the conversation with the doctor

  • Speech history: when cooing, babbling, the first words and phrases appeared, and how the child reacted to adults' speech.
  • Observation diary: short notes on which sounds the child substitutes or omits in everyday speech.
  • Reports and conclusions: documents from a neurologist, audiologist and other specialists, if the child has already undergone examinations.
  • Communication characteristics: how the child speaks with children and adults, whether they readily engage in conversation and whether they understand requests.
  • List of questions: questions formulated in advance for the specialist, so that everything important can be discussed at the meeting.

Which examinations are prescribed

Which examinations are prescribed
ExaminationWhat it showsWhen it is prescribed
Speech and language assessmentThe state of sound pronunciation and vocabularyAt the first visit
Hearing testThe ability to distinguish soundsIf hearing loss is suspected
Assessment of the articulatory apparatusThe mobility of the tongue and lipsIn case of impaired pronunciation
Assessment of connected speechThe ability to construct phrases and a narrativeIn case of delayed speech development
Consultation with a neurologistThe state of the nervous systemIn case of speech disorders in a child

Speech therapist appointments in Almaty

In Almaty, speech therapists see patients in state and private clinics, as well as in specialised centres. Below is how the portal's search results are structured and what to look at when choosing.

How many doctors see patients in the city

A speech therapist in Almaty is represented on the portal by twenty-eight specialists who see patients in twenty-five clinics in the city. This number allows you to compare several candidates rather than settling for the first one you come across. In the search results you can see which of the doctors work with children and which with adults. Some specialists indicate their area of work: speech delay, sound pronunciation disorders, recovery after injuries and operations. Some clinics are located in central districts, others in residential ones, which is noticeable from the addresses in the profiles. For each specialist, information is collected about education, place of work and areas of practice. If you compare several profiles in a row, the difference in approaches and appointment conditions becomes clearer. Start with those whose profile matches your situation, and keep the rest as backup options.

How to narrow down the search results for yourself

  • District of the city: select your own or a neighbouring one so that the journey takes less time and does not interfere with regular visits.
  • Patient's age: children and adults are seen by different specialists, so the filter immediately removes unsuitable profiles.
  • Area of work: speech delay, sound pronunciation, recovery after injuries — choose the one closest to your case.
  • Format of appointment: some specialists offer online consultations, which is convenient with a busy schedule or a distant district.
  • Place of work: a state clinic, a private centre or an office at an educational institution — the conditions and booking procedure differ.
  • Comparison of profiles: open two or three suitable profiles side by side and choose the one that lists more of the details you need.

A clinic near home or a doctor with a name

The choice between a nearby clinic and a specific specialist depends on how many visits lie ahead and how important regularity is. Sessions usually run in cycles, so travelling across the whole city quickly becomes tiring for the child and the parent. If there is a clinic with a suitable profile near home, this noticeably saves energy and time. When the situation is complex and a specialist with certain experience is needed, it is more reasonable to sacrifice the convenience of the journey. It is useful to look in advance at how a specialist describes their work and what cases they deal with. Sometimes a doctor whose profile matches your request almost completely sees patients in a neighbouring district. First select those suitable by profile, and then among them look for those who are convenient to get to.

How to book an appointment?

Booking a speech therapist consultation in Almaty takes a few minutes and does not require travelling to the clinic. Below is how to choose a convenient time, fill in the form and what happens after the request is submitted.

How to submit a request

Booking begins with choosing a suitable time in the specialist's schedule. Free slots are marked in the calendar, and you select the one that suits you and your child. Then a short form opens where you need to enter your name and phone number. Registration on the portal is not required, so there is no need to invent a password. The request goes to the specialist immediately after pressing the confirmation button. If your plans have changed, choose another time in the same schedule. It is more convenient to plan a doctor's appointment in Almaty in advance, so that free slots remain for the desired day.

What happens after the request

What happens after the request
StepWhat the portal doesWhat the patient should do
Submitting the formAccepts the name and phone numberCheck the phone number
Forwarding the requestSends the data to the specialistWait for a message
ConfirmationSends a confirmation messageRead the text of the message
Agreeing on the timeConfirms the selected slotCheck the date and time
ReminderNotifies about the upcoming appointmentArrive at the appointed time

What you will need for booking

  • Name: this is how the specialist will know who to address, and it is the first thing asked for in the form.
  • Phone: confirmation is sent to it, so the number must be available to you on the day of booking.
  • Convenient time: choose a slot when you and your child are free, so that the visit does not have to be rescheduled.
  • Calendar: mark the date of the appointment so that you do not forget about it among other things.
  • Calm environment: fill in the form without rushing, then the name and number will not need to be corrected.

What is worth remembering

A conversation about how speech therapy is organised in Almaty comes down to a few simple thoughts worth keeping in mind. Below is what stays with the reader after getting to know the topic.

Main conclusions

A speech therapist in Almaty works not only on the pronunciation of sounds, but also on writing, reading and coherent speech in people of different ages. Parents often notice difficulties later, when the child already avoids reading aloud or answering at the blackboard. Adults not infrequently explain their hesitations by nervousness and put off a visit to a specialist for years. Meanwhile, a persistent feature of speech does not go away on its own and over time becomes fixed as a habit. The earlier a person comes for a consultation, the clearer the picture and the calmer the further work is built. A speech therapist in Almaty will advise whether additional examinations by other specialists are needed and in what order to undergo them. The support in solving this is not someone else's experience from a chat, but an in-person meeting and an honest conversation about what is happening with speech.

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Appointment prices in Almaty

Appointment prices in Almaty
DoctorInitial consultationFollow-upOnline
Moldakhanova Alfiya Dalelovna6 000 ₸6 200 ₸—
Khvan Tatyana Georgievna15 000 ₸20 000 ₸—
Turubaeva Gulzhan Narimanovna———
Kyrykbaeva Anar Bekmukametovna35 000 ₸30 000 ₸—
Tatomirenko Zinaida Aleksandrovna4 000 ₸——
Gorning Renata Mullakhmetovna———

Questions about the speciality

Speech therapist — what kind of doctor is this?

Speech disorders in children and adults.

How much does an appointment cost in Almaty?

Initial appointment — from 4 000 ₸ to 35 000 ₸, follow-up — from 6 200 ₸ to 30 000 ₸. The clinic sets the price of an appointment; the portal does not change it.

In which districts of the city are appointments held?

Appointments are held in 0 districts of Almaty: —. The nearest metro stations are Алатау. You can choose a district and a station in the filters above the list.

Do they see children?

Yes — children from birth are seen by 6 doctors in this section. The age differs for each doctor: it is shown on the doctor's card in the "Who they see" line — you can also see there who sees adults only.

How do I book an appointment?

Choose a free slot right in the doctor's timetable on their card, enter your name and phone number — the request goes to the clinic. The clinic will call you back to confirm the appointment; you can change the time without filling in the form again.