Dr. Mariam Khater, PhD, SLP – Leading Speech-Language Pathologist & Autism Specialist in Abu Dhabi

Dr. Mariam Khater, PhD, SLP
Founder & Director | Speech-Language Pathologist

About Dr. Mariam Khater
Dr. Mariam Khater is a highly experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over two decades of expertise in speech and language therapy, specializing in communication disorders, autism intervention, and audiological rehabilitation. She is the Founder and Director of Phoneme Abilities Development Center and currently practices at Talking Brain Centre (TBC) in Dubai, UAE.

Holding a PhD in Language & Communication Science from City, University of London, Dr. Khater has made significant contributions to research on speech development in Gulf Arabic-speaking children. She has also served as a Visiting Faculty at UAE University and worked with prestigious organizations such as the Mohammad bin Rashid Center and Hamad Medical Corporation.

Her extensive training includes specialized certifications in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), and early intervention programs like the Lidcombe Program for stuttering and the Hanen Program for autism.

Education & Certifications:

• PhD in Language & Communication Science, City, University of London, UK (2017)

• M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan (2002)

• B.Sc. in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Science University, Jordan (1998-1999)

• Professional Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), University of California Santa Barbara, US (2021)

• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Languages: Fluent in Arabic, English