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Nawal Kabbani

Nawal Kabbani

Speech and Language Pathologist
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong background in assessing and treating diverse communication deficits across various settings, including schools, private clinics, and hospitals. Specializes in working with pediatric populations, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by children with communication disorders. Passionate about improving children's lives by utilizing comprehensive knowledge and expertise to enhance their communication skills and overall well-being.


As a dedicated professional, I am driven to lead and empower children with communication difficulties, helping them reach their full potential. I actively seek new challenges and stay updated with the latest research and advancements in the field to provide evidence-based and innovative interventions tailored to each child's specific needs and abilities.


With a collaborative and compassionate approach, I build strong relationships with children, their families, and fellow professionals. I believe in the power of interdisciplinary teamwork and strive to provide comprehensive care by effectively leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous professional growth, I advocate for children with communication disorders and provide families with the necessary tools and resources for ongoing progress and success

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Speech and Language Specialist

Cure Care Clinic
Jeddah
02.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated and treated children/ adults with communication deficits
  • Supervised student clinicians in a clinical setting
  • Provided training and education to family/caregivers

Head of the Speech Therapy Department

Al Andalusia Clinics for Kids Wellness
Jeddah
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated and diagnosed speech, language, communication, fluency, and social disorder
  • Provided training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals
  • Treated children with communication deficits including speech, language, fluency, and social disorder
  • Supervised student clinicians in a clinical setting.

Clinical Fellowship

Speech Therapy Bio Networks Inc
Miami
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Treated preschool and school age children with a variety of communication deficits including receptive/ expressive language, phonology, articulation, and pragmatics disorder secondary to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorder
  • Implemented formal speech and language assessments for children with an age range of 3 - 6 years old
  • Provided AAC therapy sessions for non-verbal children with ASD
  • Wrote diagnostic, plan of care, and progress reports.

Miami Dade Public Schools
Miami
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Implemented individual and group therapy sessions for high school and elementary school students with receptive and expressive language disorders, pragmatic disorders, articulation and phonological disorders secondary to autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and learning disabilities
  • Conducted individual and group tele-therapy sessions for high school students with a variety of communication deficits
  • Collaborated with teachers to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies for students with speech and language deficits
  • Provided AAC treatment for adolescences with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder
  • Implemented hearing screenings.

Graduate Student Intern

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated and treated adults in the area of cognition, speech, language, dysphagia, and voice
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to monitor patient's progress across disciplines and obtain maximum benefits of treatments
  • Completed documentation of sessions via SOAP notes
  • Completed initial evaluation reports
  • Collaborated with radiologists in the modified barium swallow test.

Bio Networks Inc
Miami
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Evaluated and treated school age children and toddlers with a variety of communication disorders including articulation, phonology, expressive and receptive language, and pragmatics
  • Gained clinical experience working with children who presented with communication disorders secondary to autism.

The Alfano Center
Miami
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided assessments and treatments to children across age spans (2- 7 years old) who presented with a variety of communication disorders including receptive and expressive language impairments, hearing impairments, articulation and phonology deficits.

Florida Rehab Professionals Centre
Miami
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Implemented assessments and treatments across age spans (1 - 14 years old) who exhibited a variety of communication disorders including receptive and expressive language impairments as well as articulation and phonology deficits.

Graduate Assistant

Florida International University
04.2018 - 06.2018

Education

Masters of Science Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Florida International University Miami

BA - Speech Language and Hearing Sciences

Dar Al-Hekma University Jeddah

Skills

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Client support
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership and Supervision
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2018 ASHA Annual Convention November 2018, Boston, MA 2016 ASHA Annual Convention November 2016, Philadelphia, PA

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Senior Speech and Language Specialist

Cure Care Clinic
02.2022 - Current

Head of the Speech Therapy Department

Al Andalusia Clinics for Kids Wellness
02.2021 - 01.2022

Clinical Fellowship

Speech Therapy Bio Networks Inc
01.2020 - 08.2020

Miami Dade Public Schools
11.2019 - 06.2020

Graduate Student Intern

Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bio Networks Inc
01.2019 - 04.2019

The Alfano Center
09.2018 - 12.2018

Florida Rehab Professionals Centre
05.2018 - 07.2018

Graduate Assistant

Florida International University
04.2018 - 06.2018

Masters of Science Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Florida International University Miami

BA - Speech Language and Hearing Sciences

Dar Al-Hekma University Jeddah
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