Professional Summary

Lizé Rooi is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with 16 years of experience working with both adult and pediatric populations. She has a special interest in early language learning and is a passionate advocate for family-centered care, always tailoring interventions to meet each family's unique needs and priorities. Lizé is committed to enhancing her clients' quality of life through evidence-based speech-language therapy practices.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions Treated:

• Language Delays and Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Learning Difficulties

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Cerebral Palsy

Therapeutic Interventions:

• Language Stimulation

• Early Childhood Intervention

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation

• Feeding and Swallowing Therapy

• Stuttering Counseling and Intervention

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  University of Cape Town, South Africa

• Master of Arts in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  University of Pretoria, South Africa

• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Trained

• Licensed with the Department of Health (UAE)

• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Professional Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and school settings

• Former Senior Speech Language Pathologist

• Co-author and presenter of a research poster at the ASHA Conference (2023):
  “Parent perceptions of AAC and barriers to implementation in the home environment in the UAE”
  (Presented alongside Dr. Kerry Egan and Sara Shadid)

Therapeutic Philosophy

Lizé believes in a collaborative and holistic approach, involving families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure meaningful progress. She is dedicated to delivering interventions that are functional, practical, and aligned with the child’s daily environment and family goals.

Languages Spoken

• English

• Afrikaans