Speech-language pathologists (SLP) also known as speech therapists, orthophoniste or logopedist, are communication experts who work with individuals of all ages, from infants to adults, addressing a wide array of communication and swallowing difficulties.
Speech Therapy Dubai encompasses treatment, support, and care for individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties. Our Speech-language pathologists at Talking Brains Center, as allied health professionals, collaborate with various stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, educators, nurses, occupational therapists, and physicians.
At Talking Brains Center, our Speech-language therapists in Dubai offer a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of clients’/patients’ skills of concern and ensure to provide tailored treatment and support, working directly with clients and their caregivers to assess and address their needs. They develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guarantee comprehensive care.
Our speech-language therapists work with diverse populations, including:
Our therapists help seniors maintain independence, improve communication with caregivers, and ensure safe swallowing to prevent aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition.
In summary, speech-language pathologists at Talking Brains Center play a pivotal role in improving language, communication and swallowing function across the lifespan, working collaboratively with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to enhance quality of life and overall well-being.
At TBC, our Lebanese therapists in Dubai specialize in speech therapy, along with occupational and psychomotor therapy, offering sessions in Arabic, French, and English to assist patients in overcoming their challenges.
Speech therapy is a treatment that focuses on improving a person’s speech and language skills. It helps individuals of all ages overcome communication disorders (pragmatics and social skills), speech impediments (articulation and speech problems), fluency disorders (stuttering and stammering), voice disorders and challenges, language disorders and difficulties both oral and written (literacy), it also helps improve math skills, cognitive skills and executive function abilities through various exercises, techniques, and interventions tailored to their needs.
Speech therapists, also known as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), ideally should have a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, must be licensed to practice in their respective state or country and have a DHA license when working in Dubai.
Speech therapy can benefit individuals of all ages, including children, teenagers, adults, and geriatric populations. It is suitable for treating a wide range of speech and language disorders across different age groups.
Common speech and language disorders treated with speech therapy include articulation and speech disorders, fluency disorders (stuttering and stammering), voice disorders, language delays and oral language disorders, pragmatics and communication disorders, dyslexia and dyscalculia and other learning difficulties, aphasia, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), and cognitive-communication disorders (children, adults and elderly).
The frequency of speech therapy sessions depends on the severity of the case, intensity of therapy required, and the treatment plan developed by the speech therapist. Sessions may range from once a week to multiple times per week (4 to 5 times a week). The frequency of sessions usually decreases gradually with progress.
The duration of a speech therapy session can vary depending on the individual’s needs, intensity of intervention and the specific goals of the therapy. Sessions typically last between 30 minutes to an hour where most sessions are 45 minutes long if scheduled more than once per week.
Speech therapy uses various approaches and techniques, including but not limited to articulation therapy for correct sound production, language intervention for vocabulary and sentence structure, fluency therapy for stuttering, voice therapy for pitch and volume, and cognitive-communication therapy for issues stemming from brain injuries, strokes and other neurological disorders and parental guidance. It also includes alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for severe speech impairments, social communication therapy for pragmatic skills and children with communication disorders or have Autism, and dysphagia therapy for swallowing disorders. For literacy, techniques like phonics instruction, phonological awareness practice, guided reading, and writing workshops enhance reading and writing skills. Nonetheless, speech therapists use Math and logic interventions including direct instruction, number sense training and arithmetic problem solving all aimed at building foundational math skills.
A speech therapist benefits individuals with communication disorders by offering tailored interventions to improve speech clarity, language skills, and cognitive communication abilities. They employ strategies that enhance expressive and receptive language, enabling individuals to better understand and be understood by others in addition to introducing and working on social rules and social problem solving. By incorporating perspective-taking and theory of mind, therapists help individuals recognize and interpret others’ emotions, intentions and perspectives which is crucial for effective social interactions. This comprehensive support fosters greater confidence, social competence, and overall quality of life.
Speech therapy can effectively address swallowing and feeding issues through comprehensive assessments, tailored exercises to strengthen oral-motor muscles, and specific techniques to improve swallowing safety and efficiency. Therapists may also suggest diet modifications and collaborate with dietitians to adjust food textures and consistencies, ensuring a safer and more manageable eating experience for individuals with these challenges.
Speech therapy services are often covered by healthcare insurance plans, including private insurance and government programs, depending on the individual’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and insurance coverage policies. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider for specific details on coverage. At Talking Brains Center, we offer “Pay and Claim” providing you with the required information for your insurance.