Speech & Language Therapy

Ruba Kiwan

Ruba Kiwan is the Head of the Speech Therapy Department at Intercare, with 14 years of professional experience, including five years at Intercare. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy and has pursued specialised training in pediatric feeding, DIR Floortime, and motor speech disorders, bringing clinical expertise across early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, apraxia, and fluency disorders. As department leader, she combines clinical expertise with collaborative leadership, supporting her team's professional development and working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals.

Aayisha Al Mashoor

Aayisha Al Mashoor is a Lead Speech Therapist at Intercare with over 9 years of experience supporting children with speech, language, communication, and feeding needs. She holds a BASLP and is completing an MSc in Speech Difficulties at the University of Sheffield, with a particular interest in bilingual Arabic-English language development and neurodiversity-affirming practice. Her approach is child-centred and evidence-informed, focused on helping children communicate confidently in everyday life.

Catherin Sahayam

Catherin Sahayam is a Lead Speech and Language Pathologist at Intercare with over 12 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Sri Ramachandra University and is trained in Makaton, PROMPT, and the SOS Approach to Feeding, specialising in early childhood intervention, autism, and social communication. She believes every child has the potential to communicate in their own way, and provides individualised, evidence-based support in close collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Nour Al Aryan

Nour Al Aryan is a Lead Speech Therapist at Intercare with six years of experience working with children and adults with speech, language, and communication disorders. She graduated first in her batch with a BSc in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Jordan University of Science and Technology, with training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and advanced stuttering intervention. She focuses on early intervention, apraxia, and cleft lip and palate, and has contributed to research with the University of Newcastle on Arabic language development.

Ala Al Najjar

Ala Al Najjar is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with four years of experience supporting children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and a range of developmental and communication needs. She is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding and Oral Placement Therapy (OPT), with particular strength in pediatric feeding and oral-motor intervention, having practiced across Jordan and the UAE. At Intercare, she partners closely with parents to help each child build stronger communication skills and greater confidence in daily life.

Amy Bass

Amy Bass is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with six years of experience across both paediatric and adult clinical settings. She holds a BSc in Psychology from Birmingham City University and an MSc in Speech and Language Sciences from University College London, with training in Makaton and AAC, specialising in autism, ADHD, and speech sound disorders. She is passionate about providing child-centred, neurodiversity-affirming therapy and values close collaboration with families and schools.

Angel Shikwane

Angel Shikwane is a Speech Therapist at Intercare with four years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a B-SLT (Hons) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is trained in PROMPT and myofascial strapping techniques, with a particular focus on adolescent communication and language development. She delivers evidence-based, client-centred therapy that helps individuals find their voice and communicate with confidence.

Arya Prakash

Arya Prakash is a Speech and Language Pathologist at Intercare with over 10 years of experience delivering therapeutic services to children with speech, language, and communication disorders. She holds a Bachelor's in Speech Language Pathology from Bangalore University and is trained in Oral Placement Therapy, PROMPT, and autism-focused family therapy, specialising in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and articulation and phonological disorders. She is committed to evidence-based practice tailored to each child's developmental needs.

Blessy Mathew

Blessy Mathew is a Speech Language Therapist at Intercare with 13 years of experience across therapy centres, schools, and clinics. She holds a BASLP and MSc in Speech Pathology from the University of Mangalore and is trained in SCERTS, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and PECS, specialising in early language intervention, social communication, and autism spectrum disorder. She works collaboratively with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to help each child communicate, participate, and reach their full potential.

Dalal Eshmawy

Dalal Eshmawy is a Speech Therapist at Intercare with nine years of experience specialising in paediatric communication and language development. She holds a Bachelor's in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Al-Ahliyya Amman University and has completed specialised training in stuttering intervention, supporting children with speech and language delays, autism, and selective mutism. Her approach focuses on individualised, engaging therapy tailored to each child's strengths, helping them communicate with confidence.

Hadeel Saideh

Hadeel Saideh is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with 10 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy and has completed extensive training in the DIR/Floortime model and autism spectrum communication at Tel Aviv University, specialising in language delay, articulation disorders, apraxia, and stuttering. Her approach is child-centred and evidence-based, focused on functional communication and close collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Jemima Daniel

Jemima Daniel is a Speech Language Pathologist at Intercare with over nine years of experience supporting children with communication, speech, and language needs. She holds a Master's in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and is trained in PROMPT, DIR/Floortime, and Oral Placement Therapy, with a particular interest in early intervention and feeding and swallowing intervention. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on creating meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

Khusela Mgoqi

Khusela Mgoqi is a Speech Language Therapist at Intercare with over a decade of experience in paediatric and adult therapy across the UAE and South Africa. She holds a BSc in Speech Language Pathology and a Master of Public Health from the University of Cape Town, and is trained in DIR/Floortime and the SOS Feeding Approach, specialising in dysphagia and autism. Her practice is rooted in ensuring that every child is empowered to participate and thrive within their community.

Liya Thankachan

Liya Thankachan is a Speech and Language Pathologist at Intercare with over 10 years of experience supporting children across clinical, school, and home-based settings. She holds a BASLP from KUHS University and is trained in Oral Placement Therapy, specialising in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and receptive and expressive language difficulties. She follows a child-centred, individualised approach and collaborates closely with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote meaningful communication.

Lubna Alajlouni

Lubna Alajlouni is a Speech Therapist at Intercare with over eight years of professional experience assessing and treating children with speech, language, and communication disorders. She holds a Bachelor's in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Jordan University of Science and Technology and is trained in Oral Placement Therapy, Melodic Intonation Therapy, and feeding therapy, with extensive experience in early intervention. Her approach focuses on individualised, family-centred therapy to promote each child's communication and overall development.

Mariah Hubahib

Mariah Hubahib is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with seven years of experience in pediatric clinical and school-based settings. She holds a Bachelor's in Speech and Language Pathology from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute and is trained in HANEN, DIR Floortime, and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol, supporting children with autism, ADHD, and global developmental delay. Her practice focuses on creating supportive and engaging therapy experiences in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Mastoora Fareed

Mastoora Fareed is a Speech and Language Pathologist at Intercare with eight years of experience in paediatric and adult neurorehabilitation. She holds a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy and Audiology from the University of the Witwatersrand and is certified in VitalStim Therapy for dysphagia, specialising in speech and language delays, autism, selective mutism, and cognitive communication disorders. She is committed to providing patient- and family-centred care that is individualised, flexible, and culturally sensitive.

Revathy Ramesh

Revathy Ramesh is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with around 10 years of professional experience across hospital, healthcare, and paediatric settings. She holds a Bachelor's in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from the National Institute of Speech and Hearing, India, and is certified in Oral Placement Therapy and Feeding Therapy, with additional Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training. Specialising in early intervention, autism, and ADHD, she is passionate about delivering evidence-based, individualised, and family-centred intervention.

Shwetha Kumar

Shwetha is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with nine years of experience supporting children with communication and hearing-related needs. She holds a BASLP from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is trained in Oral Placement Therapy, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment, specialising in autism, articulation disorders, stuttering, and hearing loss. She tailors her evidence-based approach to each child's unique strengths, valuing creativity and strong partnerships with families and educators.

Sunaina Yahiya

Sunaina Yahiya is a Speech and Language Therapist at Intercare with over seven years of experience supporting children across SEN schools, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and hospitals. A graduate of Manipal University, she is certified in Oral Placement Therapy and the 3-Part Treatment Plan for feeding, specialising in speech, language, feeding, and swallowing. Her neurodiversity-affirming, child-centred approach combines evidence-based practice with engaging, play-based therapy to build children's communication, confidence, and independence.

Shaden Al Aryan

Shaden Al Aryan is a DOH-licensed Speech-Language Therapist with a bachelor's degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She has clinical experience assessing and treating pediatric speech, language, and communication disorders, using evidence-based, play-based, and functional approaches.

Shweth Kumar