Curated news, research, and resources for families navigating special needs support in UAE.
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Dubai Club for People of Determination will host an extensive Ramadan festival featuring 72 inclusive events and activities designed to celebrate the holy month whilst providing meaningful engagement opportunities for the determination community.
Emirates' innovative travel rehearsal programme expands to Bali, offering children with autism the chance to practise air travel in a supportive environment, setting new standards for inclusive tourism in the UAE and Indonesia.
As international healthcare organisations establish benchmarks for quality rehabilitation services, we explore what parents in the UAE should look for when seeking physical therapy and rehabilitation support for their children with special needs.
Learn how cross-skilling strategies can help families, educators, and care teams develop diverse capabilities to better support children with special needs, even when facing budget constraints and resource limitations.
Training programmes in the US are teaching law enforcement to recognise autistic behaviours and adapt their responses. As autism diagnoses rise globally, these lessons offer valuable insights for UAE families and first responders.
Dubai attracts many UK families, but relocating with a child with special needs requires careful planning. From finding suitable schools to understanding local support systems, here's what parents and educators need to know.
Starting 1 June 2026, the UAE recognises 18-year-olds as legal adults under new federal law. This affects contracts, wills, guardianship and financial matters—important considerations for families with young people transitioning to adulthood.