Special needs support, properly supervised.
One plan for your child. One clinical lead accountable for it. At school and at home.
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- Beside your child through the school day
- Briefed on the plan before day one
- Supervised by a clinical lead, coordinated with the school
At home or school- Licensed therapists, matched to your child
- ABA designed and supervised by a BCBA
- Progress reviewed, and the plan adjusted
At home, through the day- The whole day, not only lessons
- A written plan a clinical lead reviews
- The bridge between school, therapy and home
Everyplacement supervised by a clinical lead
70+UAE schools we already work with
AED 7,000where managed placements start, per month
Not ready to choose a service?
Find your starting point.
For parents who want clarity first, for schools, and for specialists.
For parentsNot sure what your child needs?
An assessment gives you a clear picture of your child's needs and a recommendation for what fits, before you commit to any ongoing support.
- AED 499, one-off, no commitment
- Includes a call with our Education and Program Director
For schools & centresStaffing your inclusion team?
Vetted LSAs and shadow teachers who arrive briefed on the child, coordinate directly with your SENCO, and stay backed by our clinical team.
- Background-checked and clinically supervised
- A bench of specialists, so fewer mid-term gaps
For specialistsLooking for supervised placements?
For LSAs, shadow teachers and therapists: certification pathways, clinical mentorship, and placements you're never handed unsupervised.
- Free to join — profile, placements and invoicing
- A clinical lead you can genuinely reach
What we do
Everything under one roof.
Every specialist matched to your child, and supervised from the first session to the last.
See every service in detailIn the classroom
Learning Support Assistants
One-to-one, in-class support to access the curriculum.
Shadow teachers
Dedicated support across the whole school day.
Tutoring
Academic catch-up, including structured literacy for dyslexia.
Early intervention
Play- and routine-based support for very young children.
Therapy & clinical
ABA therapy
Structured behavioural support, designed and supervised by a BCBA.
Speech & language therapy
Play-based therapy for speech delay and communication needs.
Occupational therapy
Builds daily-living, sensory and motor skills gradually.
Assessments
A clinical picture before committing to any support plan.
How it works
Assessment-led, every time.
We understand your child before we recommend anything. Here is a typical first month.
- 1
Day one
Listen
We start with your situation and your goals — never a template.
- 2
Week one
Assess
A clinical picture that tells us exactly what support fits.
- 3
Week one–two
Plan
The right specialist, matched and supervised from the first session.
- 4
Ongoing
Review
Progress tracked against real goals, adjusted as things change.
Why Special Minds
The difference isn't the match. It's what happens after.
How it usually goes
- A CV lands in your inbox with no context.
- The specialist is lovely — then disappears mid-term.
- Nobody says it isn't working until it's a crisis.
- You end up relaying messages between school and therapist.
How it goes with us
- Every specialist arrives briefed on the child and the plan.
- A bench of vetted staff, and a clinical lead who owns continuity.
- Progress reviewed against real goals, and adjusted early.
- One clinical lead coordinates everyone — so you don't have to.
Sara Omar Michael
Education and Program Director
A message from our Education and Program Director
Your child is not a list of things to be managed.
Most families arrive holding a report — a list of what their child cannot do yet. I start somewhere else: with what your child is drawn to, and what they are already trying to tell us.
So nothing here begins with a placement. It begins with an assessment, a plan, and a named person who reviews it. Come to us early, and let us show you what your child can do.
In their words
Families, schools and specialists.
“Special Minds coordinated everything — the therapist, the shadow teacher, our son's school — so we weren't the ones relaying messages between them.”
“As a school, what we needed wasn't more CVs — it was someone accountable when a placement wasn't working. That's exactly what we got.”
“I've worked as an LSA for years and this is the first agency where I felt clinically supported, not just placed and left.”
Who we support
20 conditions, one clinical team.
Every specialist works from the same clinical playbook, whatever your child's diagnosis or profile.
No diagnosis yet? That is fine. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll take it from there.
Before you get in touch
The questions people actually ask.
How much does support cost?
A shadow teacher or LSA starts from AED 7,000 a month, therapy sessions from AED 325 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 assessment is AED 499.
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.
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.
How are your LSAs and shadow teachers vetted?
Every specialist is background-checked, credentialed, and reports into a clinical lead who reviews their work — never freelance or unsupervised.
What happens if a placement isn't working out, or a specialist is unavailable?
Our clinical lead is reachable to adjust the placement, and a bench of vetted specialists means fewer gaps when someone is unavailable — you're never left to manage it alone.
Is it free to join as a practitioner?
Yes — creating a profile and using placements, invoicing and messaging is free.
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp — no form, no follow-up sequence.
From the blog
Practical reading, no jargon.
Let's find the right path in.
Tell us about your child and we'll suggest a next step. No pressure, no obligation.
Not ready for that?
Start with a standalone assessment.
A behavioural and educational assessment, plus a call with our Education and Program Director to walk through what we found — and a clear recommendation, not a sales pitch.
AED 499one-off
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