Special needs support, properly supervised.
One clinically supervised network for families, schools and specialists — real follow-through, never a vague promise.
70+
Partner schools across the UAE
7
Emirates covered
20
Conditions supported
48h
Typical time to match a specialist
Three ways in
Start from wherever you actually are.
Families, schools and specialists each need something different from us. Pick the one that sounds like you.
Families“Wait and see” was never a plan.
One-to-one support at home, in school or at a centre — matched to your child, supervised throughout, with progress you can actually see.
- One clinical lead who knows your child's file
- Most families start within one to two weeks
Schools & CentresAgencies send CVs, not context.
Vetted LSAs and shadow teachers who arrive briefed on the child, coordinate directly with your SENCO, and stay backed by our clinical team.
- Background-checked and clinically supervised
- A bench of specialists, so fewer mid-term gaps
SpecialistsPlacement work shouldn't be lonely.
Certification pathways, genuine clinical mentorship, and placements you're never handed unsupervised — with the admin actually handled.
- Free to join — profile, placements and invoicing
- A clinical lead you can genuinely reach
What we do
Everything under one roof.
Educational support, tutoring, therapy and assessments — every specialist matched to your child and supervised clinically, from the first session to the last.
See every service in detailIn the classroom
Learning Support Assistants
One-to-one, in-class support to access the curriculum.
Shadow teachers
Dedicated support across the whole school day.
Tutoring
Academic catch-up, including structured literacy for dyslexia.
Early intervention
Play- and routine-based support for very young children.
Therapy & clinical
ABA therapy
Structured behavioural support, designed and supervised by a BCBA.
Speech & language therapy
Play-based therapy for speech delay and communication needs.
Occupational therapy
Builds daily-living, sensory and motor skills gradually.
Assessments
A clinical picture before committing to any support plan.
How it works
Assessment-led, every time.
No package is sold before we understand the child. Here's the shape of a typical first month.
- 1
Day one
Listen
We start with your situation and your goals — never a template.
- 2
Week one
Assess
A clinical picture that tells us exactly what support fits.
- 3
Week one–two
Plan
The right specialist, matched and supervised from the first session.
- 4
Ongoing
Review
Progress tracked against real goals, adjusted as things change.
Why Special Minds
The difference isn't the match. It's what happens after.
How it usually goes
- A CV lands in your inbox with no context.
- The specialist is lovely — then disappears mid-term.
- Nobody says it isn't working until it's a crisis.
- You end up relaying messages between school and therapist.
How it goes with us
- Every specialist arrives briefed on the child and the plan.
- A bench of vetted staff, and a clinical lead who owns continuity.
- Progress reviewed against real goals, and adjusted early.
- One clinical lead coordinates everyone — so you don't have to.
In their words
Families, schools and specialists.
“For the first time we had someone explain what was actually happening with our son, not just a plan handed to us.”
“As a school, what we needed wasn't more CVs — it was someone accountable when a placement wasn't working. That's exactly what we got.”
“I've worked as an LSA for years and this is the first agency where I felt clinically supported, not just placed and left.”
Who we support
20 conditions, one clinical team.
Every specialist works from the same clinical playbook, whatever your child's diagnosis or profile.
Don't see your child's diagnosis — or don't have one yet? That's genuinely fine. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll take it from there.
Before you get in touch
The questions people actually ask.
How much does support cost?
It depends on which service your child needs — LSA or shadow teacher hours, therapy sessions, or a combination. We'll give you a clear estimate after understanding your child's situation, never a fixed package.
Do I need a diagnosis before reaching out?
No. We can begin support in parallel with a formal assessment process, and adjust once a diagnosis is confirmed.
How quickly can support start?
After an initial consultation, most families begin within one to two weeks once we've matched the right specialist and confirmed availability.
Does health insurance cover any of this?
Many UAE health insurance plans contribute toward therapy hours; classroom LSA support is less commonly covered. We'll help you check what your specific plan includes.
How are your LSAs and shadow teachers vetted?
Every specialist is background-checked, credentialed, and reports into a clinical lead who reviews their work — never freelance or unsupervised.
What happens if a placement isn't working out, or a specialist is unavailable?
Our clinical lead is reachable to adjust the placement, and a bench of vetted specialists means fewer gaps when someone is unavailable — you're never left to manage it alone.
Is it free to join as a practitioner?
Yes — creating a profile and using placements, invoicing and messaging is free on the Standard tier. The job board, where postings go live, starts at AED 99/month.
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp — no form, no follow-up sequence.
From the blog
Practical reading, no jargon.
Let's find the right path in.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll suggest a realistic next step — no pressure, and no obligation to book anything.
Not ready for that?
Start with a standalone assessment.
A behavioural and educational assessment, plus a call with our Educational & Program Director to walk through what we found — and a clear recommendation, not a sales pitch.
AED 199one-off
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