Ms. Rakhi Joshy
Ms. Rakhi Joshy is a licensed and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive expertise in child language disorders. She holds certifications from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA). With a strong foundation in clinical, school-based, and hospital settings, Ms. Joshy has worked alongside multidisciplinary teams to treat a wide range of developmental and acquired speech-language communication disorders in children. Her core focus areas include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD), developmental delays, childhood-onset stuttering, and intellectual disabilities. Areas of Interest Ms. Joshy is particularly passionate about child language disorders. Her work involves: Intervention for speech and language difficulties Addressing feeding concerns in children with developmental disorders Providing speech-language intervention and specialized feeding therapy Her ultimate goal is to help individuals communicate in more functional and meaningful ways, enhancing their daily lives and social interactions. Professional Experience Ms. Joshy has conducted numerous seminars, trainings, and workshops aimed at educating parents, caregivers, and teachers on: Speech-language disorders Their impact on academic and social development Evidence-based strategies to support children Specializations Standardized Speech-Language Assessments Individualized (Tailor-Made) Therapy Plans Learning Disabilities Articulation and Speech Sound Disorders Voice Disorders Nonverbal Communication Phonological Disorders Stuttering and Fluency Disorders Oral Motor and Feeding Therapy Cognitive Communication Disorders in Children Parental Counseling and Training Dyscalculia Social Communication Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ADHD Childhood Developmental Delay Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Systems Oral Placement Therapy (Speech Clarity and Feeding) Vocal Hygiene Management Qualifications & Certifications DHA Licensed Speech Therapist – Dubai Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology RCI & ISHA Licensed Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist – India Certified Feeding Therapist (Talk Tools, USA) – 2017 Oral Placement Therapy – Level 1 & 2 (Talk Tools, USA) – 2018 Certified Listening Program Provider – 2019 Trained in Hanen Approach & SOS Approach to Feeding – 2019 Certified in PROMPT Technique – 2020 Languages Spoken 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