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Joevana Hoayek

Speech and Language Pathologist
DHA-P-03776553-002

Joevana is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Talking Brains Center in Dubai, with clinical and school-based experience since 2021. She works with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a wide range of communication, speech, and learning challenges across educational and clinical settings.

She holds certifications in Hanen’s More Than Words and the Lidcombe Program for stuttering, and is currently pursuing further evidence-based training, including Orton-Gillingham. She is committed to continuous professional development and stays up to date with evolving therapeutic approaches.

Areas Of Expertise

She also has experience supporting:

  • Early intervention (toddlers and preschoolers)
  • Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities
  • More recently, adult clients with aphasia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), voice, and swallowing difficulties (under mentorship)

Joevana works extensively with children and adolescents presenting with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Dyslexia and learning difficulties
  • Social communication and pragmatic language difficulties
  • Speech sound disorders (articulation and phonology)
  • Language delays and disorders (oral and written language)

Languages: Arabic and English

Clinical Experience

She has worked across multidisciplinary environments including clinics and school settings, collaborating closely with families, teachers, and other professionals. Her experience across these settings allows her to adapt intervention plans to each individual’s needs and environment.

Therapeutic Focus

Her clinical work focuses on developing:

  • Speech clarity and phonological awareness
  • Receptive and expressive language skills
  • Social communication and pragmatic skills
  • Literacy skills (reading, writing, and comprehension)
  • Cognitive-communication skills
  • Functional communication for academic and daily success

Approach

She is known for her precision, punctuality, and high standards, while maintaining flexibility in her therapeutic approach. She develops individualized, evidence-based intervention plans and is currently exploring the integration of artificial intelligence tools to enhance therapy materials and engagement.