Farah Hassan

About

Farah Hassan – Licensed Psychomotor Therapist in Dubai Specializing in Autism, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delay

M.A.

Farah Hassan is a licensed Psychomotor Therapist with extensive training and experience in supporting children, teenagers, and their families. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Her professional journey has been deeply influenced by more than a decade of work in early intervention, particularly within humanitarian and non-governmental organizations.

Therapeutic Approaches: Farah’s therapeutic approach is focused on enhancing developmental potential through personalized therapeutic interventions. She is certified in Exchange and Development Therapy (TED), a neurofunctional rehabilitation therapy that specifically targets the social communication functions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She specializes in providing individualized care that caters to each child’s unique needs.

Professional Background: In her career, Farah has specialized in working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Difficulties, and Developmental Delay. Her work in early intervention and her roles within humanitarian NGOs have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by these populations. She has trained community workers, parents, and teachers and led sessions for groups of mothers with ASD children in refugee camps.

Success Stories: One of Farah’s most rewarding experiences is witnessing the transformative power of personalized psychomotor therapy. She has developed and implemented community-based rehabilitation programs that have helped numerous children improve their developmental potential. Her leadership in creating guidelines and empowerment manuals for parents has proven invaluable in supporting families dealing with disabilities.

Personal Commitment: Farah’s commitment to her clients extends beyond the therapy room. She is dedicated to using her skills and experiences to empower children and adolescents, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives through personalized and effective therapeutic interventions. Her approach ensures that each child receives the support they need to thrive.
Community Involvement: Farah is actively involved in consultancy roles with multiple international NGOs, providing specialized guidance for implementing unique pilot projects on Community Support for Children with Disabilities. Her efforts include planning and executing psychosocial activities for school students, staff, parents, and community members within the refugee population. These activities focus on creating measurable activity monitoring and evaluation criteria.

Specializations and Expertise:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disorders
ADD/ADHD
Developmental Delay
Behavioral Difficulties

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) in Psychomotor Therapy, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Psychomotor Therapy, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Certification -Exchange and Development Therapy (Thérapie d’Échange et de Développement: TED)

Licenses

• Dubai Health Authority (DHA)