Ms. Rakhi Joshy
Ms. Rakhi Joshy is a speech-language pathologist with a significant experience in the field of child language disorders in speech language pathology. She is licensed with (DHA) Dubai Health Authority, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and the Indian Speech and hearing Association (ISHA). She started and practiced her career in school based system ,clinic and hospitals with multidisciplinary team. She works in all kinds of developmental and acquired speech-language communication disorders with children especially Autism Spectrum disorder, Attention deficit disorders, development delays, childhood-onset stuttering, Intellectual disability. Her areas of interest is in child language disorders. It mainly include intervention for speech and language, feeding concerns with developmental childhood disorders, She is trained in speech and language intervention and feeding therapy . Her objective is to help individual communicate in more useful and functional ways. She have attended several seminars and conducted many trainings and workshops designed to educate parents, caregivers and teachers about speech-language disorders, their impact on academics and social behaviors and strategies for development. Specializations Administering standardized speech-language assessment materials Individualized therapy (tailor-made) Learning disabilities Articulation and speech disorders Voice disorder Nonverbal communication Phonological disorders Stuttering Oral motor therapy Feeding therapy Cognitive difficulties such as memory, judgment, reasoning, etc. in children Parental counseling Dyscalculia Oral language disorders Communication disorders Fluency disorders Autism Spectrum disorders ADHD Childhood developmental delay Social communication disorders Alternative and Augmentative communication system Oral placement therapy for speech clarity and feeding Vocal hygiene management Qualifications Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Licensed Speech Therapist Masters in speech and language pathology Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)and Indian speech and language association (ISHA) licensed Audiologist and speech-language pathologist She also certified with Feeding Therapy (Talk Tools, USA) 2017 Certified in Oral Placement Therapist Level 1and level 2 (Talk Tools., USA) 2018 Certified Listening program provider ,2019 Attended trainings on Introduction to Hanen Approach and workshop on SOS approach to feeding,2019 Certified in Prompt Technique ,2020 Languages English Malayalam Kannada Tamil
Salsabeel Mohamed Turk
in mental health and general healthcare. She gained experience in various hospitals in Egypt, and the UAE. MS Turk established and led the Speech Therapy Clinic at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai, serving as the founding Head of Speech Therapy for seven years before joining Open Minds, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience centre. Specialising in a wide range of speech and language disorders, Ms. Turk provides expert care in areas such as speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, stuttering, and cognitive-communication issues. Known for her patient-centered approach, she combines clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing speech therapy services within healthcare. Qualifications BSc in Phonetics and Linguistics, Alexandria University (2012) Postgraduate Diploma in Language Disorders, Notting Hill British College, UAE (2022) DHA and MOH Licensed
Tania Hachem Samarani
Personal Experience & Biography Tania Hachem obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy in 2010 and her Masters in 2013 from Saint Joseph University – Beirut, Lebanon. She is a trilingual psychomotor therapist with extensive professional experience. She practiced for 12 years in Lebanon with patients having several disabilities and pathologies. She essentially worked in multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, speech therapists, psychiatrists, and pediatric neurologists. Her clinical work revolved around conducting psychomotor assessments and sessions, developing treatment plans, establishing psychomotor diagnoses, providing guidance and support to the families, implementing strategies at school to facilitate the patient’s progress as well as informing the team on the psychomotor practices and the patient’s evolution. Mrs. Hachem demonstrated throughout her years of practice good analytical skills, excellent observation, interpersonal and communication skills. She displayed as well creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability to the teamwork requirements and to the patient’s needs. Besides her clinical work, she is a lecturer at the Institute of Psychomotor Therapy (IPM) – Saint-Joseph University (Beirut). Furthermore, she used to train and supervise students during their psychomotor therapy internships. Specializations Global developmental delay Enhancing global development through Play Therapy Psychomotor difficulties: body schema integration, muscle tone regulation, spatial and time perception difficulties, gross and fine motor skills, cognitive and executive functions Attentiveness disorder and/or executive functions disorder Agitation and psychomotor instability Communication and interactions disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD) Behavioral difficulties Intellectual developmental disorder Genetic disorders Learning Disabilities (LD): Handwriting disorder (dysgraphia) / graphical difficulties: illegible handwriting/slowness/inadequate pencil grip and posture Developmental coordination disorder (DCD/dyspraxia) Developmental oral or/and written language disorders (dyslexia, dysphasia) Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Qualifications SAINT JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (USJ) – BEIRUT, LEBANON Masters in Psychomotor Therapy | 2010-2013 BS in Psychomotor Therapy | 2007-2010 Languages English French Arabic
Mr. Asif Khan
he is a proud graduate of Santosh Medical College Delhi NCR, India, renowned for its exceptional medical education. Throughout his career, he has proactively pursued continuous professional development, actively participating in various conferences and workshops that specifically cater to the nuanced needs of pediatric clients. His specialized skills as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist encompass a comprehensive range of cases, addressing conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Learning Difficulties, as well as Sensory and Behavioral challenges. He is dedicated to the overarching goal of providing tailored and holistic support to elevate the levels of independence among the pediatric population under his care. In addition to his clinical acumen, he brings forth a high level of proficiency in counseling and training not only for young patients but also extends his expertise to parents, family members, and fellow team members involved in the holistic care and support of pediatric clients. His unwavering commitment to continuous education, coupled with his multifaceted skill set, uniquely positions him to make a meaningful and effective contribution to the overall well-being and development of the pediatric population. Specializations Early Intervention Therapy. Sensory Integration Therapy. Autism. ADHD Pre-Academic Skills Neurodevelopmental Therapy. Developmental Difficulties Social Communication Difficulties Pediatric Group Activity Behavior Therapy. Parents Training ADL Management Experimental Learning Gross Motor Development Fine Motor Development Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy DHA Licensed Member of All India Occupational Therapist Association INDIA. Registered In UP State Medical Faculty Lucknow INDIA. Languages English Hindi Urdu
Ms. Randa Sekmani
She holds an MSC in Psychology in IUL University, and a Bachelor of arts in Adjustment Psychology. She has extensive experience in supervision and conducting the Psycho-educational and Psycho-diagnostic assessments using approximately 20 tests and scales aimed at identifying intellectual abilities, developmental progress, behavioural concerns, and provides accurate diagnoses for children and adolescents. Randa is a Dubai Licensed CDA Psychologist and an accredited member of the Lebanese Order of Psychologists. She has obtained certified licensing for her psychometric assessments from the Community Development Authority in UAE, enriching her ability to deliver a supportive treatment plan for several age groups. She has also contributed to the development of various supportive tools for developmental and academic challenges and believes in her therapeutic approach “No matter my needs, I am special”. SPECIALISATIONS · Family orientation and guidance · Psycho-educational assessment · Psycho-diagnostic assessment · Cognitive behaviour therapy · Play therapy · Preparing individual treatment plans and programs · Behavioural therapy · Provide effective group therapy with different techniques · Writing reports with recommendations Experience : 14+ Years Qualification: MSc IN PSYCHOLOGY Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 LANGUAGE: Arabic English