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Dr. Selma Saad Merouwe

Dr. Selma Saad Merouwe

PhD, Certified SLP

Experience | 20+ years

Arabic English French Slovak

Children, Teens & Adults

Stuttering - Adults Stuttering - Children & Teens

About

Dr. Selma Saad Merouwe, PhD, is an expert speech-language pathologist and the first Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS) practicing in the Middle East. As an Assistant Professor and active international researcher, she bridges advanced speech science with specialized clinical practice to deliver impactful, individual, and group interventions. In her clinical work with children, teens, and adults, Selma always assesses the whole person, evaluating personal, family, and environmental factors alongside the stuttering itself.

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

  • Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS), Belgium
  • Practice Committee Member, World Stuttering and Cluttering Organization (WSCO)
  • President of the Stuttering Committee, Lebanese Speech and Language Therapists Association (ALO)
  • Registered Member, Lebanese Speech and Language Therapists Association (ALO)
  • Research published in leading global venues, incl. Journal of Fluency Disorders, the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP), and Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica.

Education

2024 | Joint PhD in Speech-Language Pathology & Medical Sciences
University of Turku (Finland) / Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Lebanon)
Specialty: Stuttering & Bilingualism

2015 | Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy
Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Lebanon)

Experience

Children & Adolescents
Reduce the Potential Impact of Stuttering at School and in Social Settings
  • Customized Care Plans: Comprehensive therapy modeled on the highest European standards.
  • Objective Milestones: Clear, trackable goals so families see exactly how progress is achieved.
  • Peer & School Success: Use evidence based pediatric frameworks that empower children and teenagers to confidently manage friendships, navigate classroom integration, and achieve their full educational potential.
  • Engaging Treatment: Specialized, play-based techniques that keep children motivated.
  • Family-Centered Guidance: Practical training for parents to build low-pressure communication habits at home.

Adults
Strengthen Communicative Ease & Break the Cycle of Avoidance in Social Interactions, Higher Education and Work
  • Real-World Confidence: Specialized training to master social interactions, public speaking, group work, and high-stakes interviews.
  • Stress Reduction: Proven clinical protocols to dismantle physical and psychological tension during stuttering moments.
  • Whole-Person Approach: Evaluation based on global ICF standards, looking beyond symptoms to personal and environmental factors.
  • Tailored Interventions: Evidence based treatment plans that integrate therapeutic education, desensitization, cognitive restructuring, speech restructuring, avoidance reduction, and exposure-based techniques.
  • Bilingual & Multilingual Support: Specialized care models tailored specifically for individuals navigating more than one language.
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