Maryam Kamran is a Senior Speech & Language Therapist with over 15 years of experience in early intervention, AAC implementation, and the development of specialist schools and allied health clinics across New Zealand and Pakistan.

She has extensive expertise in assessing and supporting young children with complex communication needs, including:

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Global developmental delay

• Intellectual disability

• Hearing impairment

• Speech and language disorders

Her practice is grounded in evidence-based, family-centred, and culturally responsive approaches.

Specializations & Leadership

• AAC Expertise: Maryam specializes in AAC assessment, selection, and implementation, including both low- and high-tech systems. She works closely with families and teams to integrate AAC across home, school, and clinical settings.

• Service Development: In addition to her clinical work, Maryam has led multidisciplinary service development, supervised and trained professionals, and established high-quality assessment and intervention frameworks.

• Certifications: She is Hanen-certified in It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words.

Maryam is committed to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and creating inclusive communication environments that empower children and families.