Therapeutic Pathways
Trusted expertise
At Witherslack Group, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, neurodevelopmental challenges, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs. Guided by decades of experience and a strong reputation in the UK, we now bring our trusted expertise to the UAE. Together, we strive to help young people realise their potential and thrive in every aspect of life.
Bespoke Support
Our multidisciplinary approach ensures we address the diverse needs of young people by providing a truly personalised and comprehensive package of therapeutic support:
- Psychology Services: Comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions to support emotional wellbeing, learning needs, and behavioural challenges.
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT): Supporting communication skills, language development, articulation and speech, fluency and social interactions to empower children in every aspect of daily life.
- Occupational Therapy (OT): Supporting physical, sensory, and motor skills to help children gain independence and confidence in daily activities.
Our Assessments
Understanding each child’s individual needs is the foundation of effective support. We offer a range of detailed, multidisciplinary assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for growth. These include:
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments: Comprehensive Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) assessments.
- Educational and Learning Assessments: Identifying barriers to learning, including challenges like dyslexia and dyscalculia.
- Speech and Language Assessments: Evaluating communication skills, speech, language and oral motor development skills.
- Occupational Therapy Assessments: Assessing sensory processing, motor coordination, and daily living skills.
Our assessments provide families and professionals with valuable insights and actionable recommendations designed to enhance emotional well-being, as well as social and educational functioning.
Our Interventions
We provide evidence-based interventions tailored to each child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioural needs, including:
- Psychological Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), play therapy, emotion regulation strategies, and more.
- Speech and Language Interventions: Helping children improve articulation, social communication, and language use in real-life situations.
- Occupational Therapy Programmes: Providing practical strategies for sensory integration, handwriting, and fostering independence.
- Parent and Teacher Support: Delivering workshops, training, and guidance to enable families and educators to create nurturing, inclusive environments.
These interventions aim to empower children to build resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful progress.
Our Approach
We value and celebrate every child’s individuality. Our approach focuses on:
- Embracing Strengths: Highlighting and building on each child’s talents and abilities.
- Reducing Stigma: Promoting acceptance of neurodevelopmental differences as a natural part of diversity.
- Creating Inclusive Environments: Encouraging schools and communities to support all learning styles and needs.
- Promoting Self-Acceptance: Helping children develop confidence and appreciate their unique qualities.
By promoting a culture of inclusivity, we create opportunities for children to thrive.
Working Towards Better Outcomes Together
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed. Whether you are a parent, educator, or school professional, we are here to guide and support you.