Professional Summary

Sandy Nouneh is a trilingual Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with a variety of communication challenges. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in speech and language disorders, stuttering, social communication difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Passionate about evidence-based practice, Sandy integrates the latest research and individualized approaches to deliver meaningful, client-centered care.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions Treated:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Developmental Delays

• Speech and Language Delays

• Social Communication Disorders

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

• Fluency Disorders (Stuttering / Cluttering)

• Auditory Processing Difficulties

• Behavioral Challenges Impacting Communication

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Hanen Programs: More Than Words & TalkAbility-Certified

• AAC Implementation (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

• Early Intervention Programs

• Play-Based Therapy

• Minimal Pairs Therapy

• Cycles Approach for Phonological Delays

• Parent Coaching and Family Involvement

Client Focus:

• Children

• Adolescents

• Adults with developmental, behavioral, or neurological needs

Education & Credentials

• Master of Science in Speech and Language Therapy
  Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon

• Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy
  Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Lebanon

Certifications & Trainings:

• ADOS Assessment

• AAC Implementation

• Treatment Planning for Speech Sound Disorders

• Early Intervention Strategies

• Auditory Processing Disorder Assessment

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech Treatment

• Play-Based Therapy for Autism

• Counseling for Stuttering

• Hearing Loss Intervention

Professional Experience

Sandy has worked across a variety of settings, including private clinics, schools, and multidisciplinary centers, tailoring interventions to meet a wide range of communication needs. At Aspris Wellbeing Centre, she is involved in therapy planning, parent training, and community outreach, including partnerships with nurseries and schools to increase access to speech-language therapy. Her work in multidisciplinary team (MDT) settings has strengthened her understanding of the psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, depression, OCD) that may influence communication development and behavior.

Therapeutic Philosophy

Sandy adopts a holistic and relationship-based approach to therapy, viewing communication as an interactive and ever-evolving process. She is committed to building inclusive and supportive spaces that empower individuals and families. Her goal is to ensure therapy is both effective and personally meaningful, helping clients grow in confidence and communication ability through compassionate, evidence-based intervention.

Languages Spoken

• Arabic (Fluent)

• English (Fluent)

• French (Fluent)