Fathima Maharin is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist providing care for both children and adults to improve communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing skills. She focuses on practical, everyday progress that supports confidence, independence, and better quality of life.
Areas of expertise:
- Adult neuro-rehabilitation: stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, ALS, post-stroke aphasia, cognitive-communication difficulties, and swallowing disorders
- Pediatric speech & language disorders: speech and language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, and developmental conditions including ASD, ADHD, and Down Syndrome
- Cognitive-communication therapy: memory, attention, and learning challenges affecting communication
- Adult rehabilitation: Stroke and head injury recovery, Parkinson’s, ALS, cognitive-communication difficulties, swallowing therapy, tracheostomy care, speech training with tracheal tubes, and safe swallowing with tracheostomy.
- Pediatric speech, language & feeding: Speech delays, unclear speech, late talking, apraxia of speech, autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and feeding disorders (chewing, swallowing, food transition, sensory feeding issues).
- Voice therapy: Hoarseness, vocal strain, weak voice, muscle tension dysphonia, and vocal cord disorders.
- Cognitive-communication therapy: Memory, attention, problem-solving, and learning-related communication skills
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