Take the First Step to everyday independence:
your free one-hour consultation
Concerned about your child’s sensory challenges or school readiness?
Our expert occupational therapy services can support your child or loved one. Whether it’s autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or motor delays, our compassionate team is here to help your child thrive.
Is your child facing challenges such as:
- Dressing, eating, or using school tools such as pencils or scissors?
- Sensory sensitivities or meltdowns in noisy or bright environments?
- Delays in crawling, walking, climbing, or hand coordination?
- Trouble focusing, sitting still, or following routines?
At Esperanza, we support your child’s unique journey through gentle, child-led occupational therapy. Our experienced occupational therapists work closely with speech and behavioural therapists to help each child feel confident, independent, and ready for life.
What makes Esperanza the preferred choice for families in Dubai
Free First Steps Consultation – A relaxed, free one-hour session where our occupational therapists gently observe and guide your family with care.
Experienced Therapists – Each occupational therapist brings over 7 years of hands-on expertise.
Family-Centered Approach – We include parents in therapy and give you practical strategies to use at home.
Evidence-Based Programmes – We use proven approaches such as Zones of Regulation®, Sensory Integration Therapy, and more.
Purpose-Built Facility – Our spacious 2,200 sq ft clinic features six therapy rooms and a fully equipped sensory integration space.
Understanding your child's development: key milestones
By 6 months:
- Reaches, rolls, and explores hands through play
- Enjoys movement activities like bouncing and tummy time
By 12 months:
- Uses thumb and finger to pick up small objects
- Begins pulling up to stand and cruising along furniture
By 2 years:
- Feeds self with a spoon with growing independence
- Walks up steps and kicks a ball with balance and coordination
By 3 years:
- Puts on simple clothing (like caps or shoes)
- Draws circles and stacks blocks or towers
If you’re unsure whether your child is meeting age-appropriate milestones, our experienced
occupational therapists can help.
Get your FREE Milestones Guide when you book a consultation with one of our Occupational Therapists.
1 in 5 children may experience developmental delays.
Every baby grows and learns at their own pace, and no two developmental journeys are exactly alike. That’s why early recognition of any delays is so important, and why consulting a qualified occupational therapy provider can make all the difference.
With early occupational therapy support, children can achieve meaningful progress in their daily skills, social interactions, learning, and confidence. Taking action early helps build a strong foundation, empowering your child for a lifetime of success and independence.
How Occupational Therapy helps children and adults
At Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre, our dedicated Occupational Therapists provide evidence-based, compassionate support tailored for both children and adults.
For Children
- Sensory processing therapy – Support for children who over- or under-react to sounds, textures, or movement.
- Fine motor skill development – Improves skills for writing, cutting, tying shoelaces, and more.
- Gross motor skill therapy – Enhances balance, coordination, and body awareness for everyday play and movement.
- Self-care independence – Supports dressing, feeding, hygiene, and toilet training.
- Autism and ADHD therapy – Helps children with attention, emotional regulation, routines, and classroom behaviour.
- Handwriting support – Improves grip strength, letter formation, and endurance for writing tasks.
For Adults
- Hand therapy and rehabilitation – Support for post-injury recovery, stroke, arthritis, or nerve conditions.
- Stroke rehabilitation therapy – Targeted occupational therapy to support recovery after stroke; improving mobility,
coordination, self-care, and independence in daily living.
Our experienced team of speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavioural specialists work together, using evidence-based practices, to help every child communicate, connect, and thrive.
Parent voices - real progress, real hope
Rated 5.0 on Google – Trusted by over 1,000 UAE families!
Esperanza Speech and Occupational Therapy Centre transforms early childhood development through its innovative, child-focused approach. Guided by expert therapists, including the exceptional occupational therapist Ms. Ermia, it provides outstanding support.
Leni Cleetus
The service and the communication are amazing. The specialist Ms. Asra is very professional and friendly. My son loves her a lot and happily goes for his speech therapy sessions. I highly recommend Esperanza!
suzy sassi
Esperanza has been life-changing for our son. Social skills training helped him build confidence, make friends, and express himself, while occupational therapy improved his coordination and daily tasks.
Lisandra Garcia
Your journey with Esperanza
Step 1: Book Consultation
WhatsApp or call us to
schedule your free
60-minute session.
Step 2: Meet Our Therapists
Attend a relaxed, family-
focused session
with an expert.
Step 3: Get a Personalised Plan
Receive clear next steps
tailored for your
child’s needs.
Step 4: Begin the Journey
If recommended, begin
therapy and receive 50% off
your first full assessment.
Over 1,000 UAE families trust Esperanza with the First Steps Consultation.
Limited consultations available weekly – book now to secure your spot!
We offer holistic therapy to address every need.
At Esperanza, every therapy plan is personalised and rooted in the latest evidence-based research.
Occupational Therapy
Empowering children with the motor, sensory, and self-help skills needed for independence and daily living.
Sensory integration therapy to support emotional regulation and attention
Fine and gross motor skill development for school readiness and everyday activities
Handwriting and coordination improvement to boost classroom confidence
Self-care training for tasks like dressing, feeding, and toileting
Support for attention, focus, and daily routines, especially in children with autism or ADHD
Speech-Language Therapy
Helping children build clear speech, strong language skills, and confident communication.
- Late talking and speech delay intervention
- Autism-related communication challenges
- Stuttering therapy and articulation improvement
- Feeding therapy and oral motor development
- AAC – Alternative Communication for non-verbal children
Social Skills Training
Supporting children in making friendships, understanding emotions, and communicating effectively in groups.
- Turn-taking, sharing, and cooperative play
- Understanding facial expressions and body language
- Building peer relationships and empathy
- Improving conversation and group interaction skills
- Guided practice through role play and social stories
Behavioural Therapy
Evidence-based strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and focus, especially for children with autism and ADHD.
- Managing challenging behaviours at home and school
- Improving attention span and reducing impulsivity
- Developing coping strategies and emotional control
- Creating structured routines and clear expectations
- Parent training for consistency and follow-through
Psychology Services
Professional support for children’s mental health, including anxiety management, mood regulation, ADHD, and autism spectrum needs.
- Emotional support for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem
- Assessment and guidance for ADHD and autism-related challenges
- Coping strategies for stress, change, and big emotions
- Behavioural and emotional goal setting with children and families
- Parent consultation and mental health education
See the complete list of therapies and conditions we support
Occupational therapies and interventions we offer
- Fine motor skills development
- Gross motor skills therapy
- Handwriting improvement therapy
- Sensory integration therapy
- Visual motor integration therapy
- Hand therapy for children and adults
- Occupational therapy for developmental delays
- Self-care skills training (feeding, dressing, toileting)
- Adaptive equipment training
- Motor coordination therapy
- Occupational therapy for autism
- Pediatric occupational therapy for children in Dubai
- Play-based occupational therapy
- School readiness and attention training
- Occupational therapy for ADHD
- Behavioural regulation and self-management
- Executive functioning skills interventions
- Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
- Occupational therapy for cerebral palsy
- Fine motor dexterity and handwriting programs
- Sensory processing disorder interventions
- Visual perception and spatial awareness training
- Home-based occupational therapy in Dubai
- Feeding and swallowing (feeding therapy)
- Functional mobility and balance training
- Adaptive play and leisure skills therapy
- Daily living skills (ADLs) rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy for learning disabilities
- Parent coaching for therapy carryover
- Telehealth occupational therapy sessions
- Rehabilitation for neurological conditions
- Post-surgical occupational rehabilitation
- Geriatric occupational therapy
- Occupational therapy for stroke rehabilitation
- Hand function and strength rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic occupational therapy
Conditions we support
- Sensory processing disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
- Fine motor delay in children
- Cerebral palsy
- Handwriting challenges in Dubai students
- Delayed motor milestones
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning difficulties and disabilities
- Down syndrome occupational therapy
- Stroke rehabilitation and recovery
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
- Paediatric neurological disorders
- Genetic and chromosomal conditions
- Orthopaedic injuries and hand therapy
- Feeding and swallowing disorders
- Visual-motor integration deficits
- Geriatric and elderly rehabilitation
- Social and play skills deficits
- Behavioural regulation and emotional control issues
- Executive function and planning difficulties
- Post-surgical occupational therapy
- Hand and upper limb injuries
- Cognitive and perceptual deficits
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book your FREE First Steps consultation
Take the first step toward unlocking your child’s potential with a trusted occupational therapy clinic in Dubai. During your free 60-minute consultation, you’ll meet with a licensed pediatric occupational therapist who will gently observe your child, listen to your concerns, and create a personalised plan tailored to his or her unique needs.Whether you’re seeking support for sensory processing challenges, motor delays, or autism-related issues, this session offers clarity, direction, and hope for the journey ahead.
