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What to expect, what to ask, and what actually helps.
Co-parenting a child with additional needs after separation or divorce
Practical ways separated or divorced parents can stay consistent and coordinated around a child's therapy, school, and daily routine.
Preparing for a shadow teacher's first day: a checklist for parents
A practical guide to what parents should sort out before a new shadow teacher or LSA starts, so the first week goes smoothly.
AAC: what it is, and why giving a nonverbal child a device won't 'stop them talking'
The evidence on AAC and speech development, and why handing a nonverbal child a communication device doesn't delay talking.
Raising a bilingual child with a speech delay in the UAE
Why bilingualism doesn't cause speech delay, and how UAE parents can tell normal multilingual development from a real delay.
Intellectual disability: what the diagnosis means and doesn't mean
A clear, respectful explanation of what an intellectual disability diagnosis actually covers, and the misconceptions worth leaving behind.
Picky eating or ARFID? A practical guide for UAE parents
How to tell ordinary fussy eating apart from ARFID, a recognised feeding disorder, and what to do next if you're worried.
Auditory Processing Disorder: When a Child Hears Fine But Still Struggles to Follow Instructions
A child who passes a hearing test but still seems to 'not listen' may have Auditory Processing Disorder. What that means, and what actually helps.
SEN governess and school: how to make them work together
How a SEN governess and your child's school can coordinate on homework, the SENCO, shared targets and school-plus-home support, with the school's agreement.
The first month with a SEN governess: what to expect, week by week
Week by week through the first month of a SEN governess placement: the briefing, settling in, building the routine and the first review of the plan.
A SEN governess for a child with speech delay or language disorder
How a SEN governess carries a speech therapist's targets into the day for a child with speech delay or DLD, and why matching the home language matters.
A SEN governess for a child with Down syndrome: what helps at home
What good one-to-one home support looks like for a child with Down syndrome: communication, motor skills, learning, independence and the plan behind it.
Home education for a child with SEN in the UAE: where to start
Home education or a reduced timetable for a child with SEN in the UAE: the questions to settle first, the rules to check, and where a governess fits.
Freelance ABA therapist or a supervised team in Dubai?
Fair trade-offs for parents choosing between an individual ABA therapist in Dubai and a supervised BCBA/RBT team, and the questions to ask either one.
Can ABA therapy help a child with ADHD?
Where behavioural approaches can help children with ADHD, where they cannot, and how they fit alongside the medical care your child's doctor provides.
Early intervention ABA for toddlers in the UAE: what to expect
What early intervention ABA looks like for children from 18 months to six, what happens in the first months, and how therapy works alongside nursery.
Modern ABA therapy: what has changed, and what to look for
Why older ABA drew criticism, what autistic adults have said about it, how assent-based, play-based practice differs, and how to judge a programme today.
What is ABA therapy? A plain-English guide for UAE parents
What ABA therapy is, what a session looks like, who delivers it and how it works in the UAE, explained without jargon for parents just starting out.
Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children: When to Worry, When to Wait
Sudden blinks, throat-clears, or shoulder shrugs in your child? Most tics pass on their own — how to tell an ordinary tic from something worth a closer look.
Understanding OCD in Children: What Parents Often Mistake for 'Just Habits'
Rituals and routines are a normal part of childhood, but when they cause real distress it may be OCD. A gentle, non-alarmist guide for UAE parents.
Dysgraphia: When Handwriting Struggles Are More Than Messy Writing
Messy handwriting is normal at first, but persistent, effortful writing struggles can point to dysgraphia. What to look for, and how to help your child.
Dyscalculia in the UAE Classroom: What It Looks Like and How to Support It
Dyscalculia is more than 'not being a maths person' — how it shows up in class, why it's often missed, and what real support looks like for UAE families.
What Is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and How Is It Different From a Speech Delay?
DLD is a lifelong language difficulty that hides behind normal-sounding conversation — how it differs from a speech delay, and what support looks like.
Does UAE health insurance cover autism and speech therapy in 2026?
What's changed in UAE health insurance for autism and speech therapy coverage in 2026, and why checking your own specific policy still matters most.
What is sensory overload, and how is it different from a meltdown?
Why sensory overload is the trigger and a meltdown is only one possible result — and how to spot the early signs before it tips over.
Becoming a BCBA while working in the UAE: a realistic path
A practical guide to lining up BACB supervision, fieldwork hours, and a realistic timeline while working full-time as an IBT or RBT in the UAE.
A SEN governess for a child with ADHD
What one-to-one home support does for a child with ADHD: structure, transitions, homework and regulation, and what to expect.
Finding a SEN governess in Abu Dhabi
How one-to-one home support works for families in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and what is different from Dubai.
15 questions to ask a SEN governess at interview
Questions that reveal method and judgement rather than warmth, with what a good answer sounds like.
What qualifications should a SEN governess have?
The training, credentials and experience that matter for one-to-one home support — and the ones that look good on a CV and tell you little.
SEN governess: agency or private hire?
What an agency should actually do for its fee, what you take on by hiring privately, and how to tell a real agency from a finder's fee.
A day in the life of a SEN governess
An hour-by-hour picture of what one-to-one home support actually looks like, and what should be written down by the end of it.
A SEN governess for an autistic child: what good support looks like at home
What one-to-one home support should be doing for an autistic child — routine, communication, sensory load — and what to watch for.
How to hire a SEN governess in the UAE: the checklist
References, trials, contracts and the questions that separate a good placement from an expensive one — the process we would use ourselves.
What does a SEN governess cost in Dubai?
What drives the price of one-to-one home support in the UAE, the two ways families arrange it, and what each one actually buys.
SEN governess, nanny, shadow teacher or tutor: which one do you actually need?
Four roles families are routinely told are the same thing, what each is trained to do, and how to tell which your child needs.
What is a SEN governess, and does your child need one?
The role behind the job title — what a SEN governess does, how it differs from childcare, and the children it actually suits.
Sleep problems in autistic children: practical strategies that actually help
Why autistic children often struggle with sleep, and the routine and environment changes that genuinely help.
ADHD in girls: why it's missed, and what it actually looks like
Why ADHD in girls is so often missed, what the inattentive presentation actually looks like day to day, and what to do next.
Signs of autism in girls — and why they're so often missed
Why autism in girls is so often missed or diagnosed late, what it actually looks like day to day, and a reasonable next step if the pattern feels familiar.
What is dyspraxia? Understanding DCD at school and at home
A practical look at developmental coordination disorder (DCD) — what it is, and how it tends to show up across school and home life.
How to brief a new shadow teacher or LSA on a student's plan: a checklist for SENCOs
A practical briefing checklist so a new LSA or shadow teacher starts from the child's actual plan, not from zero.
From LSA to BCBA: what a real ABA career pathway looks like in the UAE
How entry-level roles, IBT/RBT coursework and supervised practice actually connect into a long-term ABA career.
What to ask a staffing agency before you sign up, if clinical supervision actually matters to you
Practical questions LSAs, shadow teachers and therapists should ask before joining a UAE staffing agency.
How Dubai schools build an inclusion staffing plan that doesn't fall apart mid-term
A practical guide for SENCOs and school leaders on what to look for in an LSA and shadow teacher staffing partner.
Becoming a certified LSA in the UAE: what the pathway looks like
A practical overview of certification, mentorship and placement for aspiring LSAs and shadow teachers in the UAE.
What clinical supervision actually means (and why it matters)
A clear explanation of what clinical supervision looks like in practice, and why it's the core trust promise behind our placements.
Insurance and special needs therapy in the UAE: what to ask your provider
The specific questions to ask your UAE health insurer before starting therapy for your child.
Supporting a child with cerebral palsy at school
Practical considerations for families and schools supporting a child with cerebral palsy in mainstream education.
Down syndrome and early intervention: what the first year looks like
A realistic look at early intervention support in the first year after a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Choosing a tutor for a child with a learning difference
What to actually look for when hiring a tutor for a child with dyslexia, dyscalculia or another learning difference.
Dyslexia doesn't mean "behind" — what structured literacy actually looks like
What structured literacy tutoring involves, and why it's considered the most effective approach for dyslexia.
ADHD in the classroom: what teachers wish parents knew
Practical classroom realities of ADHD, from the teacher's side of the desk.
What to expect from your child's first ABA therapy session
A walkthrough of what actually happens in an initial ABA session, so the first visit feels less unfamiliar.
How much does a shadow teacher cost in Dubai? A practical guide
What actually drives shadow teacher and LSA pricing in Dubai, and how to get a realistic estimate.
LSA vs shadow teacher: is there really a difference in the UAE?
Untangling the terminology UAE schools and parents use for one-to-one classroom support.
What does a Learning Support Assistant actually do in a Dubai classroom?
A practical breakdown of what an LSA does day-to-day in UAE schools, and how their role is briefed and supervised.