Reem Yassin

Mrs. Reem is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and education settings. She has extensive expertise in assessing and treating a variety of communication and feeding disorders. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with pediatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, Mrs. Reem ensures a holistic approach to assessment and therapy. Mrs. Reem earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy and a Master of Research in Neuropsychology from Lebanese University. She has worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children, specializing in developmental language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, apraxia of speech, stuttering, and pediatric dysphagia. Her diverse clinical experience includes working in hospitals, schools, and specialized clinics, where she has developed individualized treatment plans and led parent training programs to maximize the impact of early intervention. Mrs. Reem has completed extensive professional training, including certifications in the Orton-Gillingham Approach for dyslexia, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for apraxia, and the More Than Words® program for children with ASD. She is also trained in feeding and swallowing therapy for infants and neonates, the administration of autism diagnostic tools like ADOS-2 and RITA-T, and the Lidcombe Program for fluency disorders. Mrs. Reem uses a combination of evidence-based strategies, structured teaching methods, and family-centered approaches to help patients achieve their fullest potential.

Spoken Languages : Arabic, English
Types of Physician : Full-time
DHA License : Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist
Branches : American Hospital Dubai

Credentials:

  • Master of Research in Neuropsychology, Lebanese University Neuroscience Research Centre, Lebanon
  • Bachelor Honours Degree in Speech Therapy, Lebanese University Faculty of Public Health, Lebanon

Professional Associations:

  • Dubai Health Authority
  • Lebanese Association of Speech and Language Therapists, Lebanese Ministry of Public Health
  • Orton-Gillingham (OG) Canada: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors

Professional Experience:

  • Senior Speech and Language Pathologist, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
  • Senior Speech and Language Pathologist, Child Development Center, Qatar
  • Speech and Language Pathologist, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon
  • Speech and Language Pathologist, Al Nibras International Bilingual School, Kuwait

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:

  • Infant feeding/ Pediatric Dysphagia
  • Stuttering/ cluttering
  • Speech-sound disorders
  • Language-based learning disabilities/ Dyslexia
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Acquired neurogenic language disorders
  • Speech/language delay/disorder
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule- ADOS-2