Al Jalila Foundation, in collaboration with Sage Clinics, has conducted a parent training programme under the Ta’alouf initiative to help parents and caregivers better understand and support People of Determination.
Titled “Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergence,” the programme brought together 275 parents and caregivers from across the UAE. Participants represented 50 nationalities, highlighting the programme’s reach among diverse communities.
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The six-session programme was delivered by specialists from Sage Clinics and covered topics including child development, neurodiversity, behaviour management and social communication skills. The sessions provided families with practical knowledge and strategies to better respond to children’s individual needs and support their development and wellbeing.
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The initiative forms part of the ongoing collaboration between Al Jalila Foundation and Sage Clinics under the Ta’alouf programme, which aims to expand access to specialised support for families across the UAE.
Nada Alhajeri, Manager Community Engagement at Al Jalila Foundation, said: “Through the Ta’alouf program, we support parents and caregivers of People of Determination by giving them the knowledge and practical skills they need to support their children’s development and wellbeing. The strong response to the program shows us how important this support is to families and why we need to continue providing programs that respond to their needs. Our collaboration with Sage Clinics will help us reach more families and ensure they have access to the right expertise and support”.
Dr. Mahmoud Al Ali, Managing Partner at Sage Clinics, said: “Parents play an essential role in their children’s growth and development, and small changes in communication styles and responding to a child’s needs can create a lasting impact. Our goal with this program is to equip families with practical, clinically informed strategies that can be applied in daily life. Through our collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation, we are working to expand access to specialized support and empower parents with the knowledge and tools to support their children.”
