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Cynthia KIK (EL)

Cynthia KIK (EL)

Instructor

Higher Institute of Speech and Language Therapy
Chargé de Cours

01/421 000 cynthia.kik1@usj.edu.lb

I am a certified speech therapist since 2007, with 17 years of experience in rehabilitation for children adolescents in private practice. In 2012, I also obtained a research master’s degree, which allowed me to deepen my knowledge and enhance my practice.Since 2011, I have been actively involved in training future speech therapists by supervising their thesis work and teaching specialized courses on dysfunctional swallowing. My career also includes neonatal training in France, along with regular participation in continuing education programs to refine my skills and stay at the forefront of advancements in speech therapy.

Education

Degree University Country Year
Master of research Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2012
bachelor Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2007

Teaching at USJ

As part of my academic career at Saint Joseph University, I have taught courses on:- **Dysfunctional Swallowing** - An exploration of swallowing disorders, their causes, manifestations, therapeutic approaches.- **Orofacial Dysfunctions** - A study of oro

Professional experience outside USJ

Professional experience Organisation Start date End date
therapy private clinic 20/09/2011
teacher/ thesis advisor USJ 20/07/2007

Areas of expertise

Medecine and Health

Research themes

My research revolves around several key themes in speech therapy, particularly the development of written language in children, with a specific focus on memory, as well as the rehabilitation of swallowing disorders. I am also interested in early intervention strategies in neonatology. These efforts aim to enhance clinical practices promote individualized and tailored care for patients.

Publications and communications

El Kik, C. (2007). Intervention orthophonique en néonatologie, travail en partenariat (Mémoire de diplôme d’orthophonie). Université Saint-Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Institut Supérieur d’Orthophonie, Beyrouth.El Kik, C., & Rizk Mokhbat, J.(2012). *Liens entre le lexique, la fluence verbale et la mémoire de travail chez les enfants libanais âgés entre 6 et 8 ans* (Mémoire de master de recherche). Université Saint-Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Institut Supérieur d’Orthophonie, Beyrouth.