{"id":5304,"date":"2021-06-01T08:28:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logosepikinonia.gr\/istoriko\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T18:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:26:03","slug":"istoriko","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/logosepikinonia.gr\/en\/istoriko\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pb_line_30763B9748997097DCF2705AAAEFB1AA\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-100 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"margin-top:-80px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_30763B9748997097DCF2705AAAEFB1AA\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_C2204505144DCF7B080CD341BF860BB7\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix theme-section-padding-top theme-section-padding-bottom aligncenter\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-50x50 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><h3 class=\"pb-header pb-top-0\"><span class=\"pb-header-content\">Our esteemed center, Speech & Communication, was founded in 1999 by Mrs. Sofia Vagena<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"pb-divider pb-clear-fix aligncenter\" style=\"width:50px;border-bottom-width:2px;border-style:solid;border-color:#FE6500;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>Mrs. Sofia Vagena, a distinguished speech therapist, left her position in the British Public Health System (NHS) to permanently return to Greece. Throughout her extensive studies in Greece and Britain, she was a recipient of scholarships from the Papadakis Endowment, the Onassis Foundation, and the Lilian Voudouris Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Her research and clinical interests span a broad spectrum of scientific fields. These include hearing loss\/deafness, verbal dyspraxia, pervasive developmental disorders, stuttering, and specific learning difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>Her resume proudly reflects many participations in conferences and seminars, a list that continues to grow. She is a certified supervisor recognized by the Panhellenic Association of Speech Therapists.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pb-layout-column-right\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"margin-top:-30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_C2204505144DCF7B080CD341BF860BB7\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_E9A138912FE32D7EDCDE150378BEFD61\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix theme-section-padding-top theme-section-padding-bottom aligncenter\" style=\"background-color:#F5F5F5;background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-50x50 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"margin-top:-30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pb-layout-column-right\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><h6 class=\"pb-header\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:italic;\"><span class=\"pb-header-content\">The various departments within Speech & Communication have evolved and flourished as the center gained prominence all over. Thanks to our collaborative efforts, we have honed exceptional expertise in diverse fields.<\/span><\/h6><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>This multidisciplinary approach enables us to offer comprehensive support to children, from toddlers to teenagers, and their families, addressing their unique developmental needs at every stage.<\/p>\n<p>We have successfully managed a wide range of complex developmental challenges, always prioritizing the psycho-emotional health of the child and their family. Our commitment to close collaboration with all figures in a child&#8217;s life has earned us the trust of the local community.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_E9A138912FE32D7EDCDE150378BEFD61\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_D7E3F5E2E51EA84142D53189147041E6\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix theme-section-padding-top theme-section-padding-bottom aligncenter\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-50x50 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><h6 class=\"pb-header\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:italic;\"><span class=\"pb-header-content\">Most of our referrals come from satisfied former clients, pediatricians, and teachers in the areas of Peristeri, Petroupoli, Ilion, Kamatero, Chaidari, Aigaleo, Kolonos, and Sepolia.<\/span><\/h6><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>To ensure the highest standard of services at Speech &amp; Communication, Mrs. Vagena has implemented stringent operational guidelines and works alongside a developmental specialist and a child psychiatrist. Our center has been certified with ISO 9001:2000. 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