Asmaa Umara
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Asmaa Umara is a highly experienced, DHA-licensed Senior Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience in both public and private healthcare settings across the UAE and Egypt. Fluent in Arabic and English, she is known for her advanced clinical skills, strong academic background, and comprehensive approach to communication disorders in children and adolescents.
She holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences (Speech and Hearing) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia, and is certified in several specialized therapy techniques including PROMPT Bridging, Oral Placement Therapy (TalkTools), and evidence-based approaches for echolalia, stuttering, and bilingual language development.
Throughout her career at leading organizations such as Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital and Neuropedia Neuroscience Centre, Asmaa has worked with a wide range of cases, including:
- Language delays and disorders
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Dysarthria
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD (Attention-defiecit hyperactivity disorder)
- Stuttering and fluency issues
- Cognitive-communication difficulties
- Bilingual language development
In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed to strategic planning within multidisciplinary teams, led therapy departments, and developed caregiver education programs to support therapy beyond the clinic. Her work reflects a deep commitment to high-quality, individualized care and to empowering families with tools that support progress at home and in daily life.
Asmaa is also an International Affiliate of ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and a member of the Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, with advanced training in healthcare strategy from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School, positioning her at the intersection of clinical excellence and healthcare innovation.