Ms. Anwar Alrefai is an experienced Speech and Language Pathologist with over 12 years of clinical expertise across the UAE, Jordan, and Oman. She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, fluency, voice, and neurogenic communication disorders.
With extensive experience in autism centers, rehabilitation clinics, and multidisciplinary medical settings, Ms. Anwar provides evidence-based and goal-driven therapy designed to support communication development and functional progress. She believes in family-centered care and actively involves parents in every step of the therapeutic journey.
She is currently part of the rehabilitation team at KidsHeart Medical Center Abu Dhabi, offering high-quality, compassionate speech therapy services in a child-friendly environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan - 1120 hours of clinical training at King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan
Professional Experience
- Speech Therapist – Royal Health Hospital, UAE (2023 – 2025)
- Speech Therapist – Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, UAE (2020 – 2023)
- Speech Therapist – Jadara Center for Children with Disabilities, UAE (2017 – 2019)
- Speech Therapist – Al Ain Center for Children with Disabilities, UAE (2019 – 2020)
- Speech Therapist – Nebras Al Atheer Autism Center, Oman (2014 – 2017)
Areas of Expertise
Speech & Language Disorders
- Expressive and receptive language delays
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Developmental language disorders
- Neurogenic communication disorders
Fluency & Voice Disorders
- Stuttering and fluency issues
- Voice disorders in children and adults
Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Autism assessment and structured intervention
- Behavioral and communication-based therapies
- Individual therapy programs tailored to ASD needs
Hearing Impairment & Aural Rehabilitation
- Therapy for hearing-impaired children
- Experience in hearing aid fitting
- Counseling for families of children with hearing loss
Additional Expertise
- Dysphagia (basic screening & management)
- Parent counseling and training
- Home-program creation and follow-up
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
Core Skills
- Evidence-based therapeutic practices
- Excellent communication with families
- Patient-centered and structured therapy planning
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Languages
- Arabic – Native
- English – Proficient
Why Choose KidsHeart Medical Center Abu Dhabi?
KidsHeart Medical Center is one of the UAE’s top pediatric and rehabilitation centers, trusted by families for high-quality developmental and medical care.
Our Speech Therapy Department Offers:
- Highly qualified international specialists
- Advanced assessment tools & evidence-based therapy
- Child-friendly therapeutic spaces
- Personalized treatment plans
- Family-centered care and parent guidance
- Collaboration with pediatricians, psychologists, OT & PT
KidsHeart Medical Center Abu Dhabi ensures each child receives comprehensive, compassionate, and effective speech and language therapy.