Cerebral palsy · Dubai & UAE
Cerebral palsy support, hands-on care
Therapy, classroom support and care at home, coordinated by clinicians who talk to each other.
Early signs to look out for
What families often notice first.
Not a checklist for diagnosis. Just what usually prompts a conversation.
- Delayed motor milestones — sitting, crawling, walking
- Muscle stiffness (spasticity) or unusually low muscle tone
- Difficulty with balance, coordination or fine motor control
- Uneven muscle development on one side of the body
- Feeding, speech or swallowing difficulties
- Need for mobility aids or physical support at school
How Special Minds helps
A plan, not a placement.
Coordinated therapy
Occupational and physical therapists who share notes and goals, rather than working in silos.
Classroom & mobility support
An LSA trained in physical support helps your child access the full school day safely.
Home-based sessions
Therapy delivered at home when travel is difficult, on a schedule that fits your family.
Equipment & routine guidance
Practical advice on daily routines and equipment, from clinicians who've supported similar families.
Support in Dubai & the UAE
Local, practical, no waitlists in the dark.
We provide home, school and centre-based support across Dubai and Abu Dhabi for children with cerebral palsy, working closely with your existing paediatric medical team. Families searching for cerebral palsy therapy or a classroom aide near them can start with a short consultation to understand what's realistic given your child's current needs.
Frequently asked
Questions parents ask us.
- Do you provide physical therapy at home?
- Yes, where it's the better option for your child — we assess whether home, centre or school-based sessions fit best.
- Can an LSA support a child who uses a wheelchair or mobility aid?
- Yes — our LSAs are matched and briefed specifically for your child's physical needs, not assigned generically.
- Do your therapists work with our child's doctors?
- We coordinate with your existing medical and therapy team where you'd like us to, so care stays joined up rather than duplicated.
- How much does cerebral palsy therapy cost in Dubai?
- Cost depends on the mix of occupational and physical therapy your child needs and whether sessions are at home, school or a centre. We'll give you a clear estimate after an assessment.
- Does health insurance cover cerebral palsy therapy in Dubai?
- Many UAE insurance plans contribute toward occupational and physical therapy hours, though coverage varies significantly by insurer — we'll help you understand your specific policy.
Not sure where to start?
Start with an assessment.
A behavioural and educational assessment of your child at home, school or a centre, then a call with our Educational & Program Director to talk through what we found — and a specific recommendation, not a guess.
No commitment to ongoing support, and we will tell you if the answer is someone other than us.
Let's talk about cerebral palsy support for your child.
No pressure. Just a conversation with our clinical lead.