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Assisting children by providing personalized support in areas of communication, speech clarity, language development, and feeding skills in various areas in and around Al Nahda Sharjah and areas nearby.
Many parents tell us they first noticed something was “different” when a child was using only a few words and they were finding it difficult to communicate or teachers mentioning communication difficulties. At times, we get families waiting and hoping their kids will grow out of it. Some parents feel they may be missing something but uncertain if it is a serious concern.
At Austin Center, we understand that concerns regarding children’s development often arise much earlier than a parent seeking help.
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Trusted by 2,000+ families
10+ Years
Pediatric care
20+ Years
Led an early Us BACB-certified Behavior Analyst
3000+
Children support
Multi
Disciplinary team approach
Dubai + Sharjah
Multiple UAE Branches (Alnahda Sharjah & Karama)
Parent-first
Family-centered guidance
Many Dubai parents come to us after months of quiet worry. A working mother notices her toddler still isn't putting two words together. A father hears the same feedback at every PTM: "He's bright, but he doesn't speak up in class."
Nursery teachers gently mention that your child gets frustrated, points instead of asking, or struggles to follow simple instructions. At home, mealtimes and bedtime turn into guessing games-and tantrums.
None of this means anything is "wrong" with your child. It just means they need the right support, early.
Speech therapy helps children build clear speech, language, and social communication. It supports kids with delayed speech, unclear words, or trouble interacting. Austin Center, located in the Ansar Gallery Building, Karama, Dubai, provides pediatric speech therapy for families across Dubai and nearby Sharjah.
If you recognise even one or two of these, an assessment is worth it.
Author " Asha Susan, BACB (USA) & IBA Certified Behavior Analyst Email - asha.austin@gmail.com
Speech therapy is gentle, play-based support that helps children build clearer words. stronger language and confident social communication
Children who are late talkers, hard to understand, struggling at nursery, on the autism spectrum, or quieter than peers.
Most parents tell us they see their child become more expressive, more confident, and easier to understand at home and in class.
Read more about ABA therapy in Dubai and parent training & guidance.
Senior Pediatric Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Early intervention is the key in speech and language development as the first few years of life correspond to the most dynamic time of brain development.
Children's early years are a period of neuroplasticity when neural pathways for speech and language are forming quickly.
Early detection of delays in Speech Therapy Sharjah positively impacts communication and learning.
Early support helps children to develop clear speech, understanding and expressive language.
Children feel better prepared for class learning, following directions, and structured academic activities.
Therapy helps to increase vocabulary, to produce sentences and to use them in everyday life.
Children develop their social communication skills in meaningful ways and engage better with peers and take turns.
Early progress helps to minimize frustration and confidence in expressing thoughts and needs.
Children develop skills and strategies for everyday communication with others at home, in play and in the community.
Early treatment decreases the likelihood of later speech, language and learning difficulties in school.
Parent coaching leads to the consistent use of strategies at home and better therapy outcomes.
Structured early intervention programmes based on developmental needs are available for families in Sharjah.
Early intervention at Austin Center Al Nahda is the integration of assessment, therapy, and parent coaching.
Many families come to us after trying different approaches and often tell us they were looking for clearer guidance and more coordinated support.
Accessible for regular therapy sessions from home, as it is easily accessible for families in Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Majaz, Al Qasimia and Abu Shagara.
All services under one roof: speech therapy, OT, behavior therapy, developmental psychology etc. for comprehensive children's care.
Therapists meet with teachers at Sharjah nurseries and schools to ensure that learning objectives, communication objectives, and approaches to classroom participation are in sync.
Practical and evidence-based strategies are taught to parents to help with speech and language development at home and in daily activities.
A team of qualified pediatric specialists who support the development of children with autism, speech delay and developmental delay under internationally recognized guidelines for autism and speech delay, developmental difficulties.
Child friendly, play-based sessions to enhance engagement, motivation and natural communication development.
Strive for early identification and intervention efforts, consistent with international pediatric guidelines for better developmental outcomes in the long-term.
Programs are individualized for each child using clinical assessment, progress monitoring and development goals.
Families are involved in therapy planning, progress monitoring and goal setting for continuous improvement.
Scheduling of therapy sessions is planned and integrated among the specialists to provide consistent and structured developmental support.
A safe environment that is fun, inviting and allows for communication to develop and confidence to grow.
See why thousands of parents trust our specialized, multidisciplinary approach over standard clinical settings when it comes to their child's development.
| What parents compare | Austin Center | Typical clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric experience | 10+ years dedicated pediatric care | General mixed-age practice |
| Clinical leadership | Led by one of the first US BACB-certified Behavior Analysts (20+ yrs) | Junior or rotating leads |
| Autism expertise | Specialized autism and behavior support | General scope |
| Children supported | 3000+ children and families supported | Limited case history |
| Team approach | Speech OT ABA + Psychology | Single discipline only |
| Parent coaching | Built into every plan | Often optional add-on |
| School coordination | Families supported through structured school transitions | Rarely offered |
| Progress monitoring | Structured supervision and reviews every 8-12 weeks | Ad-hoc reviews |
| Accessibility | Karama Dubai Al Nahda Sharjah branches | Single location |
| Long-term goal | Functional communication and meaningful participation | Session-by-session focus |
We begin with a supportive, no-pressure discussion to understand concerns, developmental history, and communication challenges in children.
Evidence-based, play-focused evaluation of speech, language, social communication, and cognitive skills using pediatric assessment principles.
A structured, goal-based intervention plan is created based on clinical findings, developmental level of the child, and communication priorities.
Engaging, child-centered sessions designed to improve language comprehension, functional communication skills and speech clarity.
Parents are provided with practical, evidence-based strategies to reinforce speech and language development in daily routines at home.
Regular reassessments every 8–12 weeks to track milestones, update goals, and ensure continuous developmental progress.
1. A mother from Al Nahda, Sharjah noticed that her 4-year-old son was not speaking clearly and frequently relied on pointing to communicate his needs. She was concerned about his communication and class participation skills after receiving feedback from his nursery and after an observation at a CBSE school in Al Nahda.
Concerns related to his speech and language development begins to rise. Frequently the mother would ask, “Will he grow out of this?”.
At the first consultation at Austin Center, Mrs. Tinu (Speech Therapist) observed the child through play-based interaction, and took the time to listen carefully to the parents' concerns in a comfortable and supportive environment.
The assessment reflected that the child has a speech and language delay and early communication difficulties, and required to start with the intervention programs. These concerns were communicated clearly in simple terms to the parents.
A structured intervention plan comprising speech therapy sessions, parent guidance and home strategies, and collaboration with the school when required was implemented. There was a steady progress observed with the intervention program – he started to use more words for communication, began responding with confidence to simple questions and was more actively participating in activities of his daily life.
The mother shared, “Now we know how to help him rather than telling him all the time.”
The same worries exist within many families in Karama, Bur Dubai, Deira, Al Qusais and Sharjah. Children begin to develop improved communication skills, confidence and learning readiness skills when they receive early support.
2. I have been referred for speech therapy due to concerns that my child does not express her basic needs clearly and she have difficulty with speech. Communication was not very easy or very effective her at this time, nor was it with our family. We have been working with Ms. Kusuma, Speech Therapist at Austin Center, Karama Dubai, since my child started speech therapy.
In a patient way, Ms. Kusuma worked with her to make her effectively communicate her needs and build across her vocabulary. She was very consistent and calm and supportive all the way.
We, the parents were also trained to facilitate communication at home and adapt daily activities to promote the development of skills.
We saw gradual improvement in her vocabulary, communication skills, confidence, and willingness to communicate in everyday situations, over time.
I am thankful for the advice and encouragement that we received. It has helped us to understand and help our child in a different and effective way.
"Each child is unique and the therapy programs at Austin Center is designed to support the child’s individual needs and developmental concerns. We have been attending speech therapy sessions at Austin Center, for more than a year now and I would like to specifically mention about the monthly plans de..."
"I highly recommend Austin Center for its transparent approach to therapy sessions. The therapists are exceptionally professional and maintain excellent rapport with both children and their parents. I've observed significant improvement in my child. She started speaking words and all thanks to the th..."
"Greetings! I visited Austin Center with my son on December 2021. He could not speak or express his needs to us. He was having difficulties understanding and following the instructions. Although he was 4 years old, he was behind in his communication skills compared to other kids of his age. We visite..."
"Our child started speech therapy at Austin Center, Al Nahda, with concerns of delay in speech and language skills, limited vocabulary, and difficulty communicating confidently. Ms. Kusuma delivered engaging and effective speech therapy sessions that helped improve speech clarity, language skills, an..."
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Metro
5 min walk from ADCB / BurJuman
From Bur Dubai
10 min — easy parking
From Deira
15 min via Maktoum Bridge
From Al Qusais
20 min via Sheikh Rashid Rd
From Al Nahda, Sharjah
20 min — near Dubai border
