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Catherin Sahayam

Speech and Language Therapist

Catherin is a DOH-licensed Speech and Language Therapist. Catherin completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from Sri Ramachandra University, India. She has been dealing with individuals with communication disorders since 2014. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, early intervention center and multi-disciplinary setups. Over the 8 years of exposure, she has worked in India for two years and with some wellknown centers for special needs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Catherin is a registered Audiologist and Speech therapist from the Rehabilitation council of India CRR-A47021 and licensed by Dubai Health Authority 92285855-001. Catherin is fluent in English, Tamil, and Malayalam. Services Provided: • Evaluate patients using formal and informal speech and language assessments. • Develop assessment reports, individualized treatment plans and educational programs. • Provide individualized speech and language therapy sessions. • Provide group therapy sessions. • Deliver observations in classes. • Attend team meetings with occupational therapists, psychomotor therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and discuss each case. • Provide parental guidance and follow up. • Provide tips and recommendations for teachers and caregivers. Areas of Interests: • Dyslexia • Autism spectrum disorder • Oral language delay/difficulties • Speech fluency • ADD/ADHD • Intellectual and learning difficulties. • Articulation • Apraxia • Social and communication skills • Pragmatic skills