Who can benefit from Special Education?

Children who experience difficulties in any of the following areas may benefit from Special Education.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Specific Learning Disability (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia)
• ADHD
• Down syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Speech or Language Impairment
• Intellectual Disability
• Emotional Disturbance
• Hearing or Visual Impairment
• Developmental delay
• Physical Disability or Health Impairment

Areas in Special Education:

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is crucial in Special Education as it provides a tailored roadmap to address each child’s unique needs, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary for academic and personal success.

Group Therapy allows children for opportunity to generalize skills learned in therapy with a variety of people, which in turn encourages mastery of skills. Within a small group, children can experience emotional support, understanding and encouragement from one another.

Our approach to Special Education

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identity a child's strengths and challenges. Based on this, we create IEP plan and monitor the child progress. Our approach may include:

• Individualized Approach
  Teaching is tailored to each student’s needs and abilities (via IEP).
• Inclusive Approach
  Students with disabilities learn alongside peers in general classrooms.
• Therapeutic Approach
  Includes support like speech therapy, occupational therapy, or counselling.
• Behavioural Approach (ABA)
  Uses rewards and step-by-step teaching to improve behaviour and learning.
• Multi-Sensory Approach
  Combines sight, sound, touch, and movement to help learning (e.g., Jolly Phonics).
• Life Skills Approach
  Focus on real-life tasks like cooking, cleaning, or handling money.
• Technology-Based Approach
  Uses assistive devices and educational apps to support learning.

Methods in Special Education (How teaching is delivered)

• Task Analysis
  Breaking a skill into small, manageable steps.
• Scaffolding
  Giving help at first, then reducing support as the child learns.
• Modelling
  The teacher or peer shows how to do a task, and the student copies.
• Prompting and Fading
  Giving cues (verbal, visual, or physical) and slowly removing them.
• Errorless Learning
  Teaching in a way that avoids mistakes and builds confidence.
• Use of Visual Aids
  Using charts, pictures, and schedules to guide learning and behavior.
• Repetition and Practice
  Repeating activities until the child masters the skill.

Core focus areas of our program

• 1. Phonics teaching
  Phonics teaching in Special Education focuses on helping students understand the relationship between letters and sounds to improve their reading and spelling skills. It uses structured, multi-sensory methods—like saying, hearing, seeing, and touching letters—to support children with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Programs like Jolly Phonics are often used, which introduce sounds in a fun and interactive way. This approach helps students build strong decoding skills, boosts confidence, and supports their overall literacy development.
• 2. Reading
  In Special Education, developing reading skills using Jolly Phonics is a highly effective approach for children with learning difficulties. It teaches letter sounds through a multi-sensory method—using actions, songs, stories, and visuals—which makes learning engaging and easier to remember. Students learn to blend sounds to read words and segment them to spell. This step-by-step, fun-based strategy supports children with dyslexia and other reading challenges by building a solid foundation in phonemic awareness and decoding, which are essential for fluent reading.
• 3. Handwriting
  To improve the handwriting of a special needs child, teachers adopt a variety of methods tailored to the child’s specific needs. These include fine motor skill development, such as hand exercises and finger strengthening activities, and multi-sensory techniques, like tracing letters in sand or using textured materials. Visual aids such as lined or highlighted paper, and adaptive tools like pencil grips or slant boards, help with proper letter formation and posture. Regular practice through structured tracing, copying, and guided writing activities supports improvement in control, spacing, and legibility.
• 4. Spellings
  To develop spelling skills using Jolly Phonics is a structured and effective approach for children with learning difficulties. It teaches children to segment words into individual sounds (phonemes) and match them to the correct letters or letter combinations. Through fun and interactive activities—like songs, actions, and games—students learn to recognize sound patterns and apply them in spelling. This multi-sensory method strengthens phonemic awareness and helps students become more confident and accurate in their spelling, especially those with dyslexia or other literacy challenges.
• 5. Comprehension
  To improve comprehension in children, especially those with learning difficulties, a variety of methods and activities are used to enhance understanding and retention. These include guided reading, where the teacher supports the child in making sense of the text through questioning and discussion, and story mapping, which helps students identify key elements like characters, setting, and plot. Visual aids, such as pictures and graphic organizers, make abstract ideas more concrete. Role-play, retelling stories, sequencing activities, and using simple “wh” questions (who, what, where, when, why) also encourage active thinking and engagement with the text.
• 6. Arithmetic
  Developing arithmetic skills in children, especially those with special needs, involves using simple, structured, and hands-on strategies. Key methods include using concrete objects like counters, beads, or blocks to teach counting, addition, and subtraction. Visual aids such as number lines, charts, and flashcards help children recognize patterns and understand number relationships. Step-by-step instruction, repeated practice, and real-life examples (like counting snacks or money) make math concepts more meaningful. Games, songs, and interactive activities are also used to keep learning fun and engaging while reinforcing basic arithmetic skills.

Benefits of Special Education at Al Najma Rehabilitation Center

• To provide individual attention to each child.
• To meet the unique needs of each child.
• To promote access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum.
• To support academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• To help and guide the parents.
• To provides a structured learning program for the child in accordance with his deficit skills
• To help to develop basic skills for personal independence

Why families trust Al Najma Centre

Al Najma Rehabilitation Centre in karama is recognized for its comprehensive and compassionate approach to special education. Here are some of the key qualities that make their services stand out:

Experienced and Multidisciplinary Team

The centre boasts a team of qualified professionals, including special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Their collaborative approach ensures that each child receives personalized and holistic support .

Individualized Programs

Recognizing that every child is unique, Al Najma develops tailored educational and therapeutic plans. These plans address the specific developmental, social, and emotional needs of each student, fostering growth in a respectful and dignified manner .

Inclusive and Supportive Environment

The centre emphasizes creating a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment. This setting encourages students to thrive, promoting self-esteem and mutual respect among students, therapists, and parents .

Affordable and Accessible Services

Committed to serving the community, Al Najma offers cost-effective training and rehabilitation services. Their programs are designed to be accessible to families from various backgrounds, ensuring that more children can benefit from their support .

Proven Track Record

Many children at Al Najma have made significant progress, achieving developmental milestones under the centre’s care. These success stories highlight the effectiveness of their programs and the dedication of their staff .

Begin your child's Special Education Journey today!

At Al Najma Rehabilitation Centre, we are dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate, and effective special education services for children with diverse learning needs. Our experienced team of educators, therapists, and specialists create individualized programs that support the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. With a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, we empower students to reach their full potential.

“We are welcoming children to a world of learning, growth, and endless possibilities at Al Najma Rehabilitation Centre.”

Visit us today to learn more about our tailored programs!