Understanding your child’s communication
Speech concerns may involve how words sound. Language concerns may involve understanding messages or using words and sentences. These needs can overlap, so assessment looks beyond the number of words a child says.
Receptive and expressive language
Receptive language relates to understanding, while expressive language relates to sharing ideas and needs. Tell the therapist about your child’s gestures, interaction, words and everyday communication across the languages they use.
From assessment to practical goals
Parents and the therapist agree priorities based on the assessment. Work may focus on understanding useful language, communicating choices, building vocabulary or combining words, depending on the child. Practice is adapted to family routines.
Arranging an assessment in Dubai
Send the child’s age, the main concern and your Dubai area on WhatsApp. Alireza will discuss the appropriate appointment setting and availability. If other professionals are involved, mention any existing hearing or developmental assessments.
Common questions
Do you assess difficulty understanding language?
Yes. Receptive language concerns are part of speech and language assessment, alongside how the child expresses needs and interacts.
How many therapy sessions will my child need?
This cannot be determined from a short message. Assessment, agreed goals and ongoing reviews guide the frequency and duration of therapy.
Patient information: childhood language disorders
Professional information: Alireza Bordbar, DHA-licensed Speech Therapist. This page describes services; individual recommendations follow assessment.