Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, UK) Registered
Alyson is a Canadian and UK-trained Speech and Language Therapist with a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Sciences from University College London. Alyson has over 5 years of clinical experience specialising in supporting school-aged children with Developmental Language Disorder and works with children presenting with language delay and speech sound difficulties, including those who are non-speaking or minimally speaking. She also has experience implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to clients with a total communication approach..
Alyson’s clinical practice is grounded in a neuro-affirming, strengths-based philosophy. With specialist training in communication therapy, she tailors intervention to each child’s individual communication profile, valuing connection, understanding, and meaningful progress over rigid targets and.
Alyson also has a specialist interest in swallowing disorders and sensory feeding diffiuclties. She brings a sensory and play based approach to support young children with feeding difficulties.
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Alyson works closely with families and schools to create consistent, supportive environments that build confidence in children’s communication skills..
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