Down syndrome · Dubai & UAE
Down syndrome support, every stage
Early intervention, speech and occupational therapy, and school support for children with Down syndrome — one plan that grows with them.
Early signs to look out for
What families often notice first.
Every child is different — this isn't a checklist for self-diagnosis, just what commonly prompts a conversation with us.
- A recent diagnosis and uncertainty about what support looks like next
- Delays in speech and expressive language
- Lower muscle tone affecting motor skills and mobility milestones
- Feeding or oral-motor difficulties in infancy
- Need for extra support with fine motor tasks at school
- A move from early intervention into mainstream or inclusive schooling
How Special Minds helps
A plan, not a placement.
Early intervention
Speech, physical and occupational therapy support that starts as early as families are ready, focused on milestones that matter.
Speech & language therapy
Building expressive and receptive communication at your child's pace, with tools that work at home too.
Occupational therapy
Fine and gross motor support so daily tasks — dressing, writing, play — get easier over time.
School transition support
An LSA who understands your child's plan supports the move into nursery or mainstream school.
Support in Dubai & the UAE
Local, practical, no waitlists in the dark.
We support families across Dubai and Abu Dhabi from early diagnosis through school years, coordinating between therapists, LSAs and your child's school so the plan stays consistent as they grow. If you're newly navigating a Down syndrome diagnosis in the UAE, our clinical lead can talk you through realistic next steps — no pressure, no fixed package.
Frequently asked
Questions parents ask us.
- We just received a diagnosis — where do we start?
- Start with a conversation, not a program. Our clinical lead will listen to where your child is now and suggest a realistic first step, usually early intervention therapy.
- What therapies matter most in the early years?
- Speech/language and occupational therapy are usually the priority in infancy and early childhood, alongside physical therapy for motor milestones.
- Can you support my child once they start mainstream school?
- Yes — this is one of the most common points families reach out, and it's where our shadow teacher and LSA support is most active.
- How much does Down syndrome therapy cost in Dubai?
- It depends on which therapies your child needs — speech, physical and occupational therapy are usually priced separately by hours and frequency. We'll give you a clear estimate after an initial conversation.
- Does UAE health insurance cover Down syndrome therapy?
- Many plans contribute toward speech, physical and occupational therapy hours, though coverage varies by insurer and policy tier — we'll help you check what your plan covers.
Let's talk about down syndrome support for your child.
No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation with our clinical lead.