DubaiAbout Me/Bio
I am a licensed Psychologist with a specialisation in Neuropsychology. My primary focus is on working with children and adolescents, ranging from early childhood to late adolescence. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments, complemented by tailored intervention and training programmes. In my practice, I utilise a diverse array of interventions designed to enhance children and adolescents’ social skills, emotional regulation, and organisational capabilities. Beyond working directly with children, I also collaborate closely with parents, inclusion teams, therapists and physicians to ensure a holistic approach.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clinic Name
Dr. Helena Taylor Clinic - Paediatrics
Clinic Address
Dubai Healthcare City, Building 40
Country
United Arab Emirates
Website
Languages
ArabicEnglishFrench
Insurance
Pay & Claim
Practice
Both In-Person & Online
ABOUT Marianne Diab
Profession
Neuropsychologist
Credentials
M.Sc. Neuropsychology, France
Licensing Authority
Dubai Health Authority
Types of Services
TherapyAssessment
Therapy
ChildrenGroup
Assessment
AutismCognitiveDevelopmentalFunctionalNeurodiversityNeuropsychologicalPostsurgicalPresurgicalPsychoeducational
Additional Services
TeachingEducational Workshops
Years of Experience
14
Specializations
ADHDAutismEmotion RegulationGiftednessIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesNeurological conditionParentingPresurgical EvaluationTraumatic Brain Injury
Approach
EclecticMedication Management
Age Group
0 to 23 to 78 to 1213 to 1516 to 1819 to 21
Appointment Wait Time
3-4 weeks from time of contact
Preferred Contact Method
Hoopfull Contact Form
How I can help you
My years working with children and adolescents within the fields of neurodevelopment and mental health have shaped my practice to address recurrent needs:
– Support with Understanding: Through psychoeducation, I strive to equip families with knowledge. This not only aids in understanding but also becomes an advocacy tool at home, in schools, and throughout the community.
– Support with Parenting & Parental Guidance: Parenting a child with unique needs can be both rewarding and challenging. I’m here to offer guidance, sharing insights and strategies to best support your child’s journey.
– Support with Social Skills: Nurturing social skills is crucial. I employ research-backed programmes, like ‘PEERS’ for adolescents, designed to bolster these essential life skills.
– Support with Emotional Regulation: Encouraging a child’s self-regulation and emotional control is vital for their wellbeing. Techniques from ‘The Zones of Regulation’ guide my approach here.
– Support with Structure and Efficiency: Assisting in developing daily living skills and instilling organisational methods ensures a more structured and efficient day-to-day life.
– Support with Understanding: Through psychoeducation, I strive to equip families with knowledge. This not only aids in understanding but also becomes an advocacy tool at home, in schools, and throughout the community.
– Support with Parenting & Parental Guidance: Parenting a child with unique needs can be both rewarding and challenging. I’m here to offer guidance, sharing insights and strategies to best support your child’s journey.
– Support with Social Skills: Nurturing social skills is crucial. I employ research-backed programmes, like ‘PEERS’ for adolescents, designed to bolster these essential life skills.
– Support with Emotional Regulation: Encouraging a child’s self-regulation and emotional control is vital for their wellbeing. Techniques from ‘The Zones of Regulation’ guide my approach here.
– Support with Structure and Efficiency: Assisting in developing daily living skills and instilling organisational methods ensures a more structured and efficient day-to-day life.
What I say to people who feel nervous or have concerns about therapy/assessment
When families come to me for an assessment, I always emphasise that while we gather measurable data, the true essence of a child goes beyond what can simply be counted. There are qualities that metrics can’t capture, and that remain profoundly meaningful in the life of a child and their family.
What measures I use in assessments
I utilise leading, validated, and reliable standardised assessment tools and rating scales for children and adolescents. This encompasses Intellectual/Cognitive tools such as the WISC, WNV, and WPPSI; Neuropsychological instruments like the NEPSY and D-KEFS; Social Communication scales such as the ADI and ADOS; and Developmental measures including the Bayley and Mullen.
For French-speaking children and adolescents, I also employ the corresponding French-standardised tools.
For French-speaking children and adolescents, I also employ the corresponding French-standardised tools.