Speech & Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy supports children who experience difficulties with communication, speech clarity, language development, social interaction, feeding, or swallowing. These challenges can affect how a child expresses themselves, understands others, participates in learning, and connects with the people around them.
At Mind Institute, our Speech and Language Therapists provide individualized assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with a wide range of communication and feeding needs. Therapy focuses on helping each child build practical skills that support confidence, independence, and participation across home, school, and social environments.
Our therapists support children with:
- Speech sound and articulation difficulties
- Language delays and language disorders
- Receptive and expressive language difficulties
- Stuttering, cluttering, and other fluency disorders
- Social communication and pragmatic language difficulties
- Feeding, swallowing, and oral motor difficulties
- Voice and resonance disorders
- Literacy, reading, writing, and phonological awareness difficulties
- Communication challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental delays, hearing impairment, genetic conditions, neurological conditions, or medical diagnoses
When clinically appropriate, therapy may also include feeding therapy, oral motor intervention, and Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) to support functional oral motor skills, speech development, and safe, effective feeding.
We work closely with families, schools, and other professionals involved in a child’s care to help communication strategies carry over beyond the therapy room and into everyday life.
Signs your child may need speech therapy
Every child develops at their own pace, but some signs are worth checking early.
- By 1 year: not babbling, not responding to sounds and voices, or difficulty with feeding or drinking
- By 2 years: not attempting any words, or not understanding familiar routines
- By 3 years: still using mostly single words or two-word phrases, or speech that is hard to understand
- By 4 years: speech that is hard to understand, short or incorrect sentences, trouble talking about things that happened or will happen, or difficulty playing with other children
- At any age: stammering or repeating sounds and words, or difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or accepting different textures
What to expect at Mind Institute
Every child starts with an assessment, so we understand their strengths, their needs, and what matters most to your family. Your therapist then builds a personalized plan with clear goals and explains it in plain language. Sessions are planned around your child’s age and interests. We share simple strategies you can use at home, and with your permission we work with your child’s school so progress carries over.
Frequently asked questions
When should my child start speech therapy?
As soon as you have a concern. You do not need to wait for a diagnosis or for your child to reach a certain age. An assessment can tell you whether therapy is needed or whether your child is developing as expected.
Will my child grow out of it?
Some children catch up on their own, but it is hard to know which ones, and waiting can mean losing valuable time. An assessment gives you a clear answer so you are not guessing.
How long will my child need therapy?
It depends on your child’s needs, their age, and how often skills are practiced at home. Your therapist reviews progress with you regularly and adjusts the plan as your child grows.
Do you support children with autism, ADHD, or developmental delay?
Yes. We support communication needs linked to autism, ADHD, and developmental delay, and we adapt therapy to each child.
In which languages is speech and language therapy available?
Therapy is available in English and in Arabic, including the Qatari dialect, so that your child can be supported in the language used at home.
How do I book?
Request an appointment online, call us on +974 4418 1968, or message us on WhatsApp at +974 3337 7648.