Dr. Fathima Maharin

Fathima Maharin is a speech-language pathologist with 4 years of experience working with both children and adults at Saudi German Hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) from MGR University, Chennai, and has completed specialized certifications in oral placement therapy, VitalStim therapy with electromyography feedback, tracheostomy rehabilitation, diabetes education, and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Her practice focuses on helping people regain or develop communication, voice, and swallowing abilities. She treats stroke survivors and people with head injuries, Parkinson's disease, ALS (motor neurone disease), and cognitive communication difficulties. For children, she addresses speech delays, unclear speech, autism-related communication challenges, ADHD, Down syndrome, and feeding disorders. She also works with voice problems such as hoarseness and vocal strain, and provides specialized care for patients with tracheostomy tubes who need support with safe swallowing and speech training.

Fathima takes a practical approach centered on everyday function, aiming to restore independence and confidence in communication and eating. She is skilled in working with medically complex patients and those requiring intensive rehabilitation support.