Coordinated speech, occupational, behavioral, and psychological therapy for children birth to six — delivered by a women-led Lebanese team.
The first six years of a child's life are a critical period for development. During this time, children build the foundations of how they communicate, play, learn, and connect with the people around them. When development follows a different path, early intervention can change the trajectory.
At Talking Brains Center, our women-led team of Lebanese therapists works with children from birth to six years across speech, occupational, behavioral, psychological, and educational therapy — in person at our Dubai clinic or online for families across the UAE.
We work with children across the early years — from feeding concerns in infancy to school-readiness in the preschool years.
Feeding difficulties, prematurity follow-up, early communication and motor milestones.
Late talkers, limited gestures, sensory reactions, social engagement concerns.
Vocabulary delays, two-word phrases, behavioral regulation, autism support.
School readiness, articulation, social skills, attention, fine motor for handwriting.
Between birth and age six, a child's brain forms more than one million neural connections every second. Therapy delivered in this window embeds quickly. The same therapy delivered later requires significantly more time and effort to produce a smaller change.
Every child develops at their own pace, but certain patterns are worth investigating. The earlier a concern is assessed, the more options you have.
We design intervention plans around the child, not the diagnosis. Our team supports a wide range of developmental, behavioral, and learning profiles.
A full continuum of therapy under one roof — coordinated, not fragmented. Your child receives integrated support without navigating multiple providers.
Delayed first words, unclear speech, comprehension, social communication, fluency, feeding and swallowing.
Sensory processing, fine motor skills, handwriting readiness, self-care, and attention regulation.
Emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, behavior, and family adjustment support.
Pre-academic skills, school readiness, individualized plans, and shadow-teacher coordination.
Evidence-based training so parents can extend therapy gains into daily routines at home.
Liaison with KHDA-licensed schools, nurseries, shadow teachers, and IEP support.
A clear, family-centered process from first contact through ongoing therapy.
A 15-minute call to listen to your concerns and recommend the right specialist.
Standardized and play-based evaluation across the relevant disciplines.
Written report and face-to-face debrief with findings, recommendations, and goals.
Sessions of 45 – 60 minutes, scheduled one to four times per week based on needs.
Parents join sessions, receive home programs, and are coached on daily routines.
Goals are reviewed every three to six months and adjusted as your child progresses.
With your consent, we liaise with nurseries and KHDA-licensed schools.
Around 80% of the children we see grow up hearing two or more languages. Our Lebanese team is trained in a trilingual model — every therapist works fluently in Arabic, French, and English.
Multilingualism causes language delay.
It doesn't. Dropping the home language often weakens family connection without improving outcomes. We work with your family's language reality, not against it — and train you to use the mother tongue at home with your child.
Eight reasons families across the UAE choose us as their child's first therapy team.
Speech, OT, psychology, and special education are coordinated, not fragmented.
Deep regional and cultural understanding for UAE families.
International training combined with extensive UAE clinical experience.
Arabic, French, and English — with cultural fluency, not just translation.
Parents are partners, not observers. Coaching is built into every plan.
Strong working relationships across KHDA-licensed institutions.
Flexible models for working parents and families outside Dubai.
We recommend therapy when it helps — and tell you when it isn't needed.
Quick answers to what families ask us most before their first appointment.
As soon as you have a concern. There is no age too young to assess. Many of the children we support start receiving therapy between 18 months and 3 years, but we work with babies as young as a few months old — especially in cases of premature birth, feeding difficulties, or genetic conditions.
No. We can begin therapy based on identified delays or skill gaps without a formal diagnosis. For some funding routes, insurance reimbursement, or school accommodations, a diagnosis may be required later — and our team can support that process if needed.
It varies. Some children need three to six months of focused support. Others benefit from one to three years of ongoing therapy. We review progress regularly and step down intensity as your child meets goals.
Yes. For most therapies, especially with younger children, we encourage parent participation.
For many goals — especially parent coaching, language stimulation, and behavioral strategies — yes. We offer hybrid models combining in-person and online sessions, which works well for families outside Dubai or with demanding schedules.
Yes. We routinely provide formal assessment reports, progress updates, and IEP input formatted for KHDA-licensed schools and nurseries across Dubai and the UAE.
Absolutely. We welcome second opinions and continuation of care. We will review previous reports and, where appropriate, avoid repeating assessments.
We provide sessions in Arabic, French, and English. Our team is Lebanese and trained in a trilingual education system, so all therapists work fluently across the three languages.
Yes. All TBC therapists hold relevant qualifications and are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in line with UAE healthcare regulations.
Many UAE health insurance plans now include partial or full coverage for child therapy services. Coverage varies by provider and plan tier. We operate on a Pay and Claim basis and provide DHA-compliant invoices and reports for reimbursement.
A short conversation can help you understand what is going on with your child's development — and what to do next. Honest answers, no pressure.
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