Q ENRICHMENT GROUP DMCC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Speech & Language Therapist
Cara Gentilini serves as the Clinical Manager and Senior Speech, Language & Swallowing Pathologist at Q Enrichment Center and has over nine (9) years of experience working in the USA and UAE. Ms. Gentilini is from the United States and has a Certificate of Clinical Competency with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association ("ASHA"). Ms. Gentilini is also a member of ASHA and the Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Ms. Gentilini's clinical experience includes providing services to individuals from infancy to senior citizens, and she possesses specialist knowledge, clinical experience for the following:
Articulation and Phonological Disorders & Delays
Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
Developmental Delays
ADD/ADHD
Swallowing Disorders in Adults (Dysphagia)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Stuttering/Stammering
Down Syndrome and other Genetic Disorders
Aphasia
Alzheimer's (Dementia)
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Parkinson's Disease
Voice Disorders
Dysarthria
Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia
Recovering from a Stroke
Prior to joining Q Enrichment Center in September 2020, Ms. Gentilini was employed as a Speech, Language and Swallowing Pathologist by:
FamilyFIRST Medical Center in Dubai, UAE for approximately two (2) and a half years.
Garden Terrace of Houston, Life Care Centers of America in Houston, Texas, USA for approximately one (1) and a half years.
Ms. Gentilini has participated in numerous workshops for continued professional growth and recently obtained a certification as an Elklan Tutor, which supports the language and learning development of children from ages 5-11 years old. Ms. Gentilini also has a Lee Silverman's Voice Treatment ("LSVT") LOUD certificate specifically designed for people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
Ms. Gentilini received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. Ms. Gentilini also completed a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016.
Job Titles:
- Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Claire Clarke is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist at Q Enrichment Center. Ms. Clarke is from Ireland and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Ms. Clarke has over thirteen (13) years of experience working in the UK and UAE. Ms. Clarke's clinical experience includes providing services to the pediatric population. She possesses specialist knowledge and clinical experience in the following:
Speech & Language Delay
Language Disorders
Developmental Delay
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Social Communication Difficulties
Dysfluency/Stuttering/Stammering
Speech Sound Disorders
Phonological Disorders
Down Syndrome
Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia
Prior to joining Q Enrichment Center in April 2024, Ms. Clarke was with:
The Rashid Center for People of Determination in Dubai, UAE for one (1) year and three (3) months.
Repton School Dubai, UAE for three (3) years and six (6) months.
KidsFirst Medical Center in Dubai, UAE for one (1) year and eight (8) months.
National Health Service (NHS) in England for over five (5) and a half years.
Ms. Clarke received her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Speech & Language Therapy from the National University of Ireland Galway, in 2010.
Job Titles:
- Speech & Language Therapist
Gaëlle Semaan is a Speech and Language Therapist at Q Enrichment Center. Ms. Semaan is from Lebanon and is trilingual, fluent in Arabic, English and French.
Ms. Semaan has over seven (7) years of diverse experience in the field, including roles in Dubai and Lebanon. Her expertise includes assessing and treating neurodevelopmental disorders, coaching parents for effective communication with their children and conducting interventions for patients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Job Titles:
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist at Q Enrichment Center
Komal Mahesh is an Occupational Therapist at Q Enrichment Center. She is a Sensory Integration Certified from Ayres Sensory Integration and completed all six modules. Ms. Mahesh is from Pakistan and is a member of the Pakistan Occupational Therapy Association and World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
Ms. Mahesh has over nine (9) years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist. Ms. Mahesh's clinical experience includes providing services to individuals from infancy to senior citizens. Ms. Mahesh possesses specialist knowledge, clinical experience for the following:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Sensory Processing Disorders
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Dyspraxia
Learning difficulties
Neurological Disorders
Developmental delays
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Upper Limb Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Adaptive equipment and furniture
Prior to joining Q Enrichment Center in September 2021, Ms. Mahesh was employed as an Occupational Therapist by:
Hemam Learning Support Center in Dubai, UAE.
The C.A.S. School in Karachi, Pakistan for over two (2) years.
Ma Ayesha Memorial Centre in Karachi, Pakistan for over three (3) years.
Ms. Mahesh has attended over 3 courses and 9 workshops / seminars over the years to continue her professional development and enhance her skills as an Occupational Therapist. A selection of these courses include: Introduction to Neuro Rehabilitation, Promote Inclusive Education System and Neuro Developmental Treatment.
Ms. Mahesh completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the School of Occupational Therapy, Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, in 2013. Ms. Mahesh completed a CLASI Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration, in 2024. Ms. Mahesh also holds a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification with 40 hours of training.