Dubai offers high standards of medical and educational services, but finding a qualified speech therapist who is perfect for your child may not be easy. How to choose a specialist, what to look for and where to look?
Identify the child's needs
Before you start looking for a specialist, it is important to understand what difficulties your child is facing.
The most common speech disorders:
- Delayed speech development (OCD)
- Dyslalia (incorrect pronunciation of sounds)
- Dysarthria (impaired speech motor skills)
- Alalia (absence or significant delay in speech)
- Stuttering (impaired fluency of speech)
- Problems of bilinguals (difficulties with mastering several languages)
Speech Therapist's License: an important aspect in Dubai
Speech therapy practice in Dubai requires a medical license issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Why is this important?
- The license confirms the qualification of a specialist and his right to work in the country.
- Only licensed speech therapists can officially work in clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
- In case of violations or complaints, patients can contact the DHA.
Before choosing a specialist, be sure to check the availability of a license and check its number on the DHA website.
Where to find a speech therapist in Dubai?
Clinics and rehabilitation centers – official medical institutions with licensed specialists.
Private speech therapists – Some specialists work individually, but they must also have a Speech Therapist license.
School speech therapists – Some international schools provide speech therapy support, but it may be in English.
Online Speech Therapists – if learning in your native language is important, you can consider distance learning.
What should I pay attention to when choosing a speech therapist?
- Education and qualifications – specify where the specialist studied and underwent advanced training.
- Work experience – the more practice you have in correcting specific disorders, the better.
- Working methods – choose specialists who use modern, scientifically based methods.
- DHA License – be sure to clarify this point.
- Reviews and recommendations – look for parents' reviews in specialized communities.
- Contact with the child – the specialist must find a common language with your child.
Important questions to ask a speech therapist
- What is your experience working with children with similar disabilities?
- What methods do you use?
- How long does the correction take on average?
- How can parents help in the learning process?
- Do you have a DHA license?
- Are classes available online or at home?
The cost of speech therapy services in Dubai
The price of classes depends on:
- Specialist qualifications
- Availability of a license
- Locations (clinic or private appointment)
- The frequency and duration of classes
Average cost of a session – from 300 to 800 dirhams. However, it is important to focus not only on the price, but also on the quality of services.
Who can I contact for qualified help in Russian?
Our approach is based on evidence-based medicine and a multidisciplinary approach, which means a comprehensive solution to speech problems, taking into account physiological, psychological and social factors.
We offer:
- Diagnosis and individual correction plan
- Work with delayed speech development, dyslalia, dysarthria, stuttering
- Support for bilinguals
- Online consultations and face-to-face meetings at the clinic
By choosing the Kandinsky Clinic, you receive professional care based on international standards and an individual approach.