Arabic Speech & Language Care

Language shaped
by science &
culture

Tashkeel reimagines speech and language support for Arabic-speaking children and the professionals who guide them — grounded in research, rooted in culture.

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Clinical

Early Speech Therapy

Evidence-based intervention for Arabic-speaking children, delivered with cultural understanding.

Education

Professional Development

Workshops for SLPs and educators working within Arabic language contexts.

Family

Parent Programs

Practical guidance that honors Arabic language and everyday family life.

Who we are

A new standard for Arabic language care

We believe language does not simply emerge — it is shaped through relationships, environment, and intentional support.

Tashkeel brings clarity, depth, and care to how Arabic language development is understood, supported, and practiced. We work with families, clinicians, and institutions to close the gap in culturally grounded speech and language care.

Our name means "to shape" — and that is precisely what we do with every program, session, and resource we create.

10+
Years of clinical experience in speech & language
2
Specialized program arms
∞
Families supported through Nuqta
•
The smallest mark that carries the most meaning
What guides us

Three pillars of practice

01
Language Science

Every program and resource we create is grounded in current research on how language develops — with specific attention to Arabic phonology, morphology, and bilingual development.

02
Cultural Rootedness

Arabic is not just a language — it is an identity. We design for the real lives of Arabic-speaking families, honoring dialect, context, and community.

03
Intentional Support

Whether in a clinic, a classroom, or a living room, language is shaped by relationships. We equip caregivers, clinicians, and educators with tools that are practical, warm, and effective.

What we offer

Programs & services

Work with us
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Clinical Services

Speech and language therapy for Arabic-speaking children, delivered with cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practice.

Children & Families →
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Professional Workshops

Continuing education for SLPs and educators working with Arabic-speaking populations — practical, rigorous, and culturally informed.

SLPs & Educators →
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Nuqta Parent Programs

Early language support for families — reassurance, practical strategies, and cultural guidance for the first years of communication.

Parents & Caregivers →
Nuqta
نقطة — أصغر علامة تحمل أكبر معنى
Meet Nuqta

Where language care begins

Nuqta is Tashkeel's parent-facing initiative — inspired by the smallest mark that carries meaning. We focus on the early moments where communication begins.

Nuqta's Club — Language development sessions for young children at preschools, anchored in play, story, and wonder.

Caregiver Workshops — Practical sessions that give parents evidence-based strategies they can use every day, in their own language.

Nuqta Clinic — Early childhood speech therapy in a warm, culturally grounded environment.

Dr. Mariam El Amin
Now
Assistant Professor
Gulf Medical University
PhD
University of Georgia, 2023
MS
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Fulbright Scholar
BS
Lebanese University, Beirut
The founder

Mariam El Amin,
Ph.D., SLP

Mariam is a speech-language pathologist and researcher with over 10 years of experience in the field. Clinically trained in Lebanon and academically formed across two continents, she brings a rare combination of frontline clinical practice and rigorous research to everything Tashkeel builds.

Her doctoral work at the University of Georgia focused on culturally and linguistically responsive approaches to assessment — the exact gap Tashkeel exists to close. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Gulf Medical University. She is also co-founder of CSDisseminate, dedicated to making research accessible to clinicians, policymakers, and families across the Arab world.

Tashkeel is her answer to a question she has carried throughout her career: what does truly Arabic-first speech and language care look like?

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Upcoming

Professional development

Upcoming · July 2026

Dyslexia Assessment & Intervention

A half-day workshop for speech-language pathologists and special educators on dyslexia assessment and intervention — evidence-based, practically oriented, and delivered in English.

Half day · 3–4 hours
Tripoli, Lebanon
SLPs & Special Educators
Certificate of attendance issued
Register interest
On demand

Caregiver Language Coaching

Equipping parents with everyday language facilitation strategies rooted in Arabic developmental norms.

Coming soon

Arabic Language Development: Birth to 5

A foundational professional development course for SLPs and early childhood educators.

On request

Institution & School Partnerships

Bespoke training and consultation for schools and clinics working with Arabic-speaking populations.

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Is Tashkeel right
for your child?

Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mariam. We'll talk about your concerns, answer your questions, and figure out together whether Tashkeel is the right fit for your family — no pressure, no jargon.

Free & no commitment
20 minutes, online or by phone
Available in Arabic & English
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