Fatima Yaghi is a licensed Speech-Language Therapist (SLT) with more than two years of post-graduate clinical experience supporting both children and adults with a wide range of speech, language, communication, cognitive, fluency, voice, swallowing, and feeding disorders. She is experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, and delivering evidence-based intervention tailored to each patient’s needs.

Fatima has joined the Abu Dhabi branch of KidsHeart Medical Center and is now available for consultations. She believes in working closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to help patients achieve meaningful communication outcomes while supporting their development and everyday participation through personalized care.

Areas of Expertise

• Speech disorders
• Language disorders
• Communication disorders
• Developmental language delay
• Cognitive-communication disorders
• Fluency disorders
• Voice disorders
• Swallowing disorders (Dysphagia)
• Feeding disorders
• Oro-motor difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) communication intervention
• Standardized speech and language assessments
• Differential diagnosis
• Individualized speech and language therapy
• Special education support
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation
• Parent, caregiver, and educator counseling
• Language services coordination
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Speech & Language Therapy (Speech-Language Pathology / Speech & Hearing Science, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan, 2023

Licenses & Certifications

• DOH License – Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Licensed Speech-Language Therapist – Jordan
• Jordanian SLT Professional Practice Exam – Passed
• One Million Prompters Program – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) & Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), 2026

Professional Experience

Special Education Teaching Assistant,
Language Services Coordinator,
Ministry of Education – Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025 – 2026

• Coordinates language support services for students with special educational needs.
• Assesses students with speech, language, communication, and learning difficulties.
• Develops individualized speech and language treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families.
• Provides communication strategies and home program recommendations.
• Maintains clinical documentation in accordance with Ministry and DOH standards.
• Coordinates support with internal and external agencies.
• Participates in CPD/CME activities for professional development.

Speech-Language Therapist (SLT)
Erada Foundation – Arab Child Development Project,
Jordan, 2023 – 2025

• Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with speech sound disorders, language disorders, fluency, voice, cognitive-communication, and oro-motor difficulties.
• Conducted comprehensive case histories and standardized assessments.
• Developed individualized evidence-based intervention programs.
• Diagnosed and managed ASD-related communication disorders, swallowing and feeding disorders, and learning difficulties.
• Counseled families, caregivers, and educators.
• Prepared clinical documentation while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and educators.

Clinical Interests

• Speech and language disorders
• Communication disorders
• Developmental language delay
• Speech sound disorders
• Cognitive-communication disorders
• Fluency disorders
• Voice disorders
• Swallowing disorders (Dysphagia)
• Feeding disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) intervention
• Oro-motor intervention
• Standardized assessments
• Differential diagnosis
• Special education support
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Parent and caregiver education
• Multidisciplinary speech-language therapy

Languages Spoken

• Arabic (Native)
• English (Fluent)

Why Choose This Speech-Language Therapist

• Licensed Speech-Language Therapist with DOH registration in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience supporting both pediatric and adult patients with communication disorders.
• Provides evidence-based assessment and individualized therapy plans.
• Experienced in supporting children with developmental and educational communication needs.
•  Works collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Skilled in standardized assessments and differential diagnosis.
• Committed to ethical practice, accurate clinical documentation, and patient-centered care.