How much does support cost?

A shadow teacher or LSA starts from AED 7,500 a month, therapy sessions from AED 400 an hour, and a full-day SEN governess from AED 15,000 a month. The exact figure depends on hours, setting and the supervision your child's plan needs, and we confirm it with you before anything starts. Not sure what your child needs yet? A standalone home assessment is AED 1,499.

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.

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.

What makes Special Minds different from other agencies?

Every LSA, tutor and therapist reports to a clinical lead, not just an account manager — so support is supervised and reviewed, never left to run on its own.

For Families

Support that fits your family

You know your child best. We build the plan around what you already see.

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The problem, plainly

You've probably already tried a lot.

You've been told to "wait and see", or had a specialist who never explained the plan. You want someone who listens, explains, and stays accountable.

What we do

Clinical rigour, genuine follow-through.

One point of contact

A clinical lead who knows your child's file, not a rotating call centre.

Matched, not assigned

We match the specialist to your child's needs and your family's routine — home, school or centre.

Supervised, always

Every LSA, tutor and therapist works under clinical oversight, with regular review.

Progress you can see

Goals set with you, tracked over time, reviewed together — not left to guesswork.

Where to start

Three kinds of support. One standard of care.

Start where the day is hardest. Whichever you choose, a clinical lead writes the plan and stays accountable for it.

At school

Shadow teacherOne-to-one support in your child's classroom, for as long as they need it.

Beside your child through the school day
Briefed on the plan before day one
Supervised by a clinical lead, coordinated with the school

From AED 7,500/month

At home or school

TherapyABA, speech and language, or occupational therapy, where your child already is.

Licensed therapists, matched to your child
ABA designed and supervised by a BCBA
Progress reviewed, and the plan adjusted

Sessions from AED 400/hour

At home, through the day

SEN governessOne trained specialist carrying your child's learning, routine and behaviour plan.

The whole day, not only lessons
A written plan a clinical lead reviews
The bridge between school, therapy and home

From AED 15,000/month

Not sure where to start?

Start with an assessment.

A behavioural and educational assessment of your child at home, then a call with our Education and 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.

AED 1,499

one-off, includes the final report and director call

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How it works

Assessment-led, every time.

Step 1
Listen
We start with your situation and goals — never a template.
Step 2
Assess
A clinical picture that tells us exactly what support fits.
Step 3
Plan
The right specialist, matched and supervised from day one.
Step 4
Review
Progress tracked against real goals, adjusted as needed.

In their words

“Special Minds coordinated everything — the therapist, the shadow teacher, our son's school — so we weren't the ones relaying messages between them.”

Parent, Dubai — cerebral palsy support

Questions you're probably asking.

How much does support cost?: A shadow teacher or LSA starts from AED 7,500 a month, therapy sessions from AED 400 an hour, and a full-day SEN governess from AED 15,000 a month. The exact figure depends on hours, setting and the supervision your child's plan needs, and we confirm it with you before anything starts. Not sure what your child needs yet? A standalone home assessment is AED 1,499.
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.
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.
What makes Special Minds different from other agencies?: Every LSA, tutor and therapist reports to a clinical lead, not just an account manager — so support is supervised and reviewed, never left to run on its own.

Tell us about your child.

A short conversation is enough to start — we'll suggest a realistic next step, no pressure.