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Therapeutic Services

 

Our therapeutic services are inclusive of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy.

 

a.       Physiotherapy:

Our Physiotherapists carry out complete assessments and formulate individualized programs that take into account the child's strengths and needs.

The Physiotherapist works with children and their families to promote physical independence.

Physiotherapy assessment includes the child's balance, and coordination; equipment needs; the child's physical positioning throughout the day; joint range of movement; and muscle strength.

b.      Occupational Therapy:

Occupational Therapists are available to assess and treat children with learning disorders and developmental delay. Occupational Therapists help the child and his/her family nurture and develop independence in all areas of daily living.

In consultation with the family, our Occupational Therapists help identify goals and strategies to meet each child's own individual needs - within their everyday life at home, at school and within the community.

c.       Speech & Language Therapy:

The ability to communicate is essential in every aspect of life... Speech & Language disorders can affect the way people understand and the way they talk.  Speech Therapists can assess, diagnose and provide the best therapy program for those who may have:

1.       Speech & Language Difficulties

2.       Stuttering OR Stammering

3.       Voice Disorders

4.       Hearing Impairment

5.       Delayed Language Development

6.       Aphasia

 

Our Speech Therapists work with the entire family to help their child communicate effectively in all the situations of his/her daily life and they will address the individual specific communication needs and capabilities while addressing all components of speech and language in addition to social language skills.

 

Our Therapeutic Services cover the below points:

 

  1. Therapy Assessment

  2. Individualized Program

  3. Therapy Sessions

  4. Home Programs

Speech-Language Therapy Department

Speech-Language Therapy is specialized healthcare field that deals with the study and treatment of disorders related to speech, language, voice and eating/drinking.  Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) or Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) also called Speech Therapists, are specialists who address people difficulties related to speech, language, voice, eating/drinking and overall communication needs through Speech Therapy.

Communication can be verbal and/or non verbal, including speech (articulation, intonation, rate, and intensity), language (morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), both receptive and expressive language, including reading and writing.  The non-verbal communication consists of body language, facial expression, signs and gestures.

The Speech-Language Therapy at DCSN is well equipped with training materials and resources, such as toys, books, AACs, software programs and assessment kits.  The Speech Therapists maintain high professional standards and are actively involved in various professional roles and activities at the Center.  These involve:

  • Screening and assessment of students exhibiting speech and language disorders

  • Screening and assessment of students exhibiting difficulty in feeding and swallowing

  • Suggesting suitable classroom placement for the students

  • Developing treatment plan and individual education plan for the students

  • Delivering individual and group speech therapy sessions

  • Providing consultation to classroom teachers and parents

  • Establishing augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies for students by selecting, developing and prescribing a system for an enhanced communication skill

  • Conducting workshops/in-service to educate the parents, caregivers and teachers related to different areas in the field of Speech-Language Pathology 

 

At DCSN, the Speech Therapists work with students exhibiting speech and language difficulties associated with various types of disorders, severity ranging from mild to severe.  There disorders include:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Aspergers/PDD

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders/Attention Deficit Disorders

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Down syndrome and others

  • Global Development Delay

  • Hearing Impairment

  • Learning Disability

  • Mental Retardation

Speech-Language Therapy Department at DCSN plays an important role in functioning of the multidisciplinary team and the Speech Therapists work in close collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team (medical unit, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and head teachers).

Educational Services/Behavioral Therapy:

Our Educational Specialists indicate the problem areas faced by a child and assist the child in working towards success through individualized plans, one-to-one counseling and instruction aimed at:

  1. Identifying Learning Difficulties

  2. Understanding and Utilizing Organizational Concepts

  3. Increase Concentration

  4. Implementing Behavior Modification Program

  5. Building Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

Our teams of professionals are experts in finding the reasons a child demonstrates poor academic performance.  Our Educational Services cover the below points:

  1. Educational Assessment

  2. Individualized Program

  3. Behavior Modification

  4. Home Programs

  5. Educational Counseling & Guidance

Psychological Services:

Covering a broad area, the Psychological Services offered by Dubai Center can help parents in many ways covering the below points:

  1. Developmental Assessment
  2. Individual & Family Counseling
  3. IQ Tests
  4. Psychological Evaluation

Developmental Tests assess the child's level of functioning in all of the skill areas - identifying problematic areas, as well as areas where the child excels. These in-depth assessments can determine the nature, cause and treatment needed for learning difficulties.

Educational Assessments indicates the child's level of academic performance, as well as any other factors that may be affecting his/her achievement in school.  Intelligence Tests (IQ Tests) are conducted by a professional psychologist to assess the individual's general learning aptitudes and help to identify those who should be encouraged more intensively to excel and reach for higher goals.

Individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and their families addresses issues, such as stress, hyperactivity, low attention span, ADHD, anxiety, grief, divorce, eating disorders, educational and career guidance, personality disorders, behavior problems and coping with personal transitions and crisis.

Our psychologists offer evaluation and consultation with parents and professionals involved with the child.  Referrals for further assessment or treatment are also given, if necessary. 

Why choose Dubai Center for Special Needs?

Dubai Center for Special Needs has been offering individualized education and therapeutic services to children in the U. A. E. since 1982.  We continually strive to incorporate the best programs, methods, equipment and materials available worldwide. Our staff are highly qualified and specialized with extensive pediatric experience.

We are committed to providing the highest level of services and supervision consistent with the latest research and cutting edge technology within the field of Human Development.

We are guided by the principle that "the child's needs and best interests come first".  By keeping this, our number-one priority, always in sight, all else naturally follows and falls into place.

It is though complete dedication to our philosophies, beliefs and mission that we have earned a widespread reputation as the center for excellence.

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