Maria EL Hajj

Maria El Hajj – Experienced Speech and Language Therapist in Dubai Specializing in Communication Disorders and Family Coaching

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“Enhancing communication and family dynamics through dedicated speech therapy and coaching.”

Maria El Hajj is a trilingual speech and language therapist fluent in Arabic, English, and French. Originally from Lebanon, she graduated with a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy from Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ). Over the past ten years, she has worked in Lebanon and Dubai across rehabilitation centers, inclusive and specialized schools, and private practice, collaborating extensively with medical and paramedical professionals to deliver exceptional care.

Professional background

Maria is a dedicated speech and language therapist with extensive experience in early detection, comprehensive assessment, individualized planning, and rehabilitation. She specializes in supporting children with communication and language difficulties, including delays in expressive and receptive language, challenges in social communication, and speech sound disorders such as articulation errors, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. Maria also provides targeted intervention for children with hearing loss, ensuring that speech, listening, and spoken language development are supported through therapeutic approaches adapted to each child’s audiological needs. In addition, she supports children with written language disorders, working on developing strong literacy skills to promote academic success.

Family Coaching

Maria is also a certified Family Coach from Family Coaching Institute of Nancy Doyon, Québec- Canada. She offers personalized family coaching services to guide and support families in different domains including temper tantrums management, oppositional behaviors management, independence skills and children discipline without using punishment.

Community Engagement

Maria strongly believes in the power of education and collaboration to support children’s development. She actively organizes parent and teacher conferences and workshops, using videos, discussions, and practical demonstrations to raise awareness and provide guidance. Her approach aims to empower families, educators, and the wider community with strategies and knowledge that foster meaningful communication and learning opportunities for every child. 

Specializations and Expertise:

• Communication Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Hearing Loss
• Developmental Language Disorders
• Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation, Phonology, Apraxia)
• Written language disorders (reading and writing)