Ayisha Nazir Kakkottil

Speech & Language Pathologist

Nationality: Indian

License Number: GT36555

Language: Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu

Speciality: Speech & Language Pathology

Ms. Ayisha Nazir Kakkottil is a DOH licensed Speech Language and Swallow Therapist ( MSc.SLP, B.ASLP ) with over 7 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of speech language and communication rehabilitation.
She specializes in working with individuals communication and Language disorders across lifespan, with a focus on neurodevelopmental communication needs, AAC-supported communication and adult language and cognitive communication disorders.

She is currently practicing at AlKalma Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Al Falah, Abu Dhabi delivering evidence based services within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary care models. Her clinical experience includes assessing and treating diverse clinical populations (with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders) across all age groups in clinical, hospital, educational, neuro-rehab and tele-rehabilitation setups.

Ayisha is deeply committed to promoting emotional wellbeing, self-advocacy, and functional independence by empowering clients through person-centered communication intervention.

Social Communication Disorders:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Speech Sound Disorders
Developmental Language Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorders with and without Hyperactivity (ADD/ ADHD)
Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia
Genetic Conditions such as Down Syndrome, etc.
Speech Sound Disorders
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Intellectual Disability
Child Onset Fluency Disorder
Neurological Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Voice Disorders (Dysphonia, Puberphonia)
Acquired Language Disorders (Aphasia)
Cognitive Communication Disorders (Dementia, TBI)
Swallowing and Feeding Disorders

I strive to be a child-led and neurodiversity-affirming speech language therapist using naturalistic, play based and evidence based strategies.

My therapy is centered on supporting meaningful, functional communication across all modalities (verbal, non verbal, and AAC) while creating a safe and engaging therapeutic space.

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (MSc. SLP)
Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (B.ASLP)

Institute:

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka, India

The ability to communicate is at the heart of every therapeutic relationship; communication is more than just speech. I aim to be an emotionally attuned and responsive therapist by building trust and emotional safety before introducing expectations or demands. My goal is help clients communicate with confidence and authenticity in their everyday lives.

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