Shreya Sriram
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (India/UAE/UK) with over 8 years of clinical and leadership experience across acute care, rehabilitation, and school settings, with expertise in dysphagia, neurogenic communication disorders, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering evidence-based, person-centred care for individuals with complex communication and feeding needs. A passionate advocate for People of Determination (POD), committed to advancing neuro-affirming practice through research, clinical education, and raising awareness of paediatric communication disorders, with a firm belief that every individual deserves a voice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Therapy & Speech Language Pathologist
Widad Center
Dubai
2026.01 - 2026.07
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary therapy department across Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Physiotherapy and ABA services.
- Supervise, mentor and support therapists through clinical supervision and professional development.
- Promote multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical governance, quality improvement and family-centred care.
- Maintain a specialist clinical caseload delivering evidence-based intervention for autism, AAC, speech and language disorders and feeding difficulties.
Medical Speech Language Pathologist
SEHA Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
Abu Dhabi
2021.09 - 2025.11
- Assessed and treated children with complex neurodevelopmental and medical conditions, providing evidence-based intervention for dysphagia, pediatric feeding disorders, tracheostomy management and weaning, diet texture modification (IDDSI), and AAC.
- Conducted VFSS/MBS and developed individualized dysphagia rehabilitation programmes, collaborating with physicians, dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered specialist Speech Language Pathology services across inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation units, managing children with complex communication, feeding and swallowing disorders within a multidisciplinary team.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary education initiatives, mentoring junior clinicians and SLT Assistants while supporting quality improvement projects to elevate service standards.
- Presented at SINMAC 2025 (Abu Dhabi), earning Best Paper Award for 'The Impact of Eye-Gaze Assistive Technology (EGAT) on Communication in Children with Complex Needs: A Pilot Study', highlighting innovative approaches in speech language pathology.
Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Able UK
Dubai
2020.11 - 2021.09
- Conducted assessments and interventions for children with ASD, Down syndrome, speech sound disorders, feeding difficulties, and developmental language disorders, enhancing communication skills and overall development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver parent education and develop home programmes, empowering families to support children's speech and language growth.
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
JH Rehabilitation
Chennai, India
2019.02 - 2020.03
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and interventions for adults with aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysphagia, facilitating improved communication and swallowing abilities.
- Developed assessment protocols and rehabilitation documentation for disorders of consciousness and TBI rehabilitation, enhancing clarity and consistency in treatment approaches.
- Supported community reintegration of patients through interdisciplinary discharge planning, promoting successful transitions to home and community settings.
Education
MSc - Acquired Communication Disorders
University of Sheffield
UK 2016.01 - 2017.01
BSc - Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
India 2012.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
- Dysphagia Assessment and Intervention
- IEP Development and Implementation
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- DIR Floortime
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Certification — March 2026
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) — April 2026
- VitalStim Practitioner — March 2023
- Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding (TalkTools, USA) — February 2022
- DIR Floortime (ICDL) — July 2025
- Oral Placement Therapy Level 1 & 2 (TalkTools, USA) — January 2021
- Cognitive Rehabilitation (ACRM, USA) — May 2019
Volunteer Experience
Operation Smile UAE, Volunteer Speech Language Therapist, 2023-03, Present
Languages
English
Native
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
Head of Therapy & Speech Language Pathologist
Widad Center
2026.01 - 2026.07
Medical Speech Language Pathologist
SEHA Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
2021.09 - 2025.11
Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Able UK
2020.11 - 2021.09
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
JH Rehabilitation
2019.02 - 2020.03
MSc - Acquired Communication Disorders
University of Sheffield
2016.01 - 2017.01
BSc - Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
2012.01 - 2016.01