I.Can Speech Therapy and Skills Development Center – Dr. Aya Saber

About me

I.Can Center for Speech Therapy, Skill Development, and Rehabilitation is one of the prominent centers specializing in speech therapy, skill development, and rehabilitation. The center provides a variety of specialized services to support children and develop their linguistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social abilities. It is managed and founded by Aya Saber El Sherif, a specialist in rehabilitation and care for individuals with special needs, speech and language disorders, skill development, and behavior modification, and a master's degree researcher in Mental Health and Special Education.

The center was established in 2024 to help children develop their skills and enhance their abilities to communicate, learn, and achieve independence, while considering individual differences and collaborating with families throughout the rehabilitation journey.

First: Founder and Director Aya Saber El Sherif

Founder and Director: Aya Saber El Sherif.

Professional Specializations:

• Senior Specialist in Rehabilitation and Care for Individuals with Special Needs.

• Speech and Speech Disorders Therapist.

• Skill Development and Behavior Modification Specialist.

• Master's Degree Researcher in Mental Health and Special Education.

Academic Qualifications and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Humanities.

• General Diploma.

• Comprehensive Professional Diploma in Speech Therapy.

• Special Diploma in Mental Health.

• Master's Degree Researcher in Mental Health and Special Education.

• Professional Practice License from the National Institute for Quality.

• Specialized courses and training in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

• Training in skill development, behavior modification, assessment tools, psychological scales, and family counseling.

• Training in leadership development and Training of Trainers (TOT).

Professional Experience:

• More than five years of experience in speech therapy and rehabilitation.

• Previous work at Al Basma Center and Al Hurriya Hospital in Tanta.

• Experience in mental health at Al Hikma Hospital.

• Currently working at Somou Al Faisal Schools in Saudi Arabia, responsible for children in the Special Education Department, supporting their educational and rehabilitation needs and developing their skills.

Professional Mission:

• Discovering children's abilities and helping them develop.

• Identifying each child's needs and setting appropriate goals.

• Supporting the development of linguistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social skills.

• Collaborating with families to monitor children's progress and support them throughout the rehabilitation process.

Second: About I.Can Center

• Center Name: I.Can Center for Speech Therapy, Skill Development, and Rehabilitation.

• Year Established: 2024.

• Founder and Director: Aya Saber El Sherif.

• Licensing: Licensed by the Ministry of Investment.

• Slogan: I.Can – I Am Capable.

Center Objectives:

• Developing children's linguistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social abilities.

• Supporting children experiencing language delays, communication disorders, and developmental difficulties.

• Helping children acquire learning skills and interact with others.

• Enhancing life skills and independence according to each child's abilities.

• Recognizing individual differences and identifying strengths and areas requiring support.

• Setting appropriate goals and plans for each child and monitoring progress.

• Involving families in the rehabilitation journey and providing necessary guidance.

The name I.Can – I Am Capable reflects the center's mission to build children's confidence in their abilities, believe in their potential, and support their progress toward learning, communication, and independence.

Third: Services Provided by I.Can Center

1. Speech Therapy and Speech and Language Disorders

• Assessment and treatment of language development delays.

• Development of receptive and expressive language skills.

• Therapy for speech and articulation disorders.

• Development of communication skills and the ability to express needs.

• Supporting communication skills in children with developmental and hearing-related difficulties.

2. Skill Development and Rehabilitation

• Development of cognitive and perceptual skills.

• Improvement of attention, concentration, and memory.

• Development of daily living skills and independence.

• Skill development programs for children with developmental delays.

• Skill development programs for children with Down syndrome and other special needs.

3. Behavior Modification

• Developing behavior modification programs tailored to each child's needs.

• Improving communication and social interaction skills.

• Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

• Supporting children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

• Helping families manage behaviors that interfere with learning and daily interactions.

4. Learning Difficulties and Academic Readiness

• Developing pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-mathematics skills.

• Teaching letters, numbers, and basic numerical concepts.

• Developing matching, classification, and discrimination skills.

• Setting educational and rehabilitation goals appropriate to each child's level.

• Supporting school readiness and the acquisition of fundamental academic skills.

5. Assessment and Reports

• Assessment of language and developmental skills.

• Assessment of cognitive skills using available tools and within professional qualifications.

• Identifying skills that require further development and support.

• Monitoring children's progress throughout rehabilitation programs.

• Preparing reports outlining performance levels and recommended intervention goals.

6. Psychological Support and Family Counseling

• Psychological consultations for children, adolescents, and adults.

• Family and marital counseling.

• Parental guidance and support for families of children with special needs.

• Helping families understand children's needs and respond appropriately.

• Providing psychological support services through the center's specialists.

7. Professional Training and Rehabilitation

• Organizing workshops and training courses in the fundamentals of speech therapy.

• Training in managing speech therapy sessions.

• Learning assessment methods and goal-setting techniques.

• Training in developing rehabilitation plans.

• Practical training on activities and tools used in skill development.

I.Can Center is committed to making the rehabilitation journey focused on understanding each child's needs, developing abilities step by step, and supporting families in helping children make progress in learning, communication, and interaction with others.