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Pediatric Neurodevelopment Care





    Supporting Every Child’s Growth Through Expert Neurodevelopmental Care.

    The Pediatric Neurodevelopment Division at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. With a focus on addressing developmental delays and behavioral concerns, the division ensures that every child receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. The multidisciplinary team of experts works collaboratively to optimize developmental outcomes and improve the quality of life for children and their families.

    Supporting Every Child’s
    Why SKMC?

    Why SKMC?

    SKMC is the leading provider of specialized mental health services in Abu Dhabi, with the Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (BSP) serving as the largest and most advanced mental health facility in the Emirates.

    BSP is the primary mental health provider for SEHA and non-SEHA facilities, offering comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services.

    BSP provides continuous telephone and bedside consultations to all SEHA facilities across Abu Dhabi.

    With 126 beds across multiple specialized units, BSP offers subspecialty care for varying acuity levels, including general adult inpatient units, substance misuse inpatient, forensic inpatient, and specialized pediatric psychiatry services.

    BSP provides expert evaluations for legal and civilian cases referred by the judiciary, Department of Health, and other governmental entities.

    BSP is the only center in Abu Dhabi offering this specialized therapeutic intervention.

    Service Settings

    The Pediatric Neurodevelopment Division operates through various service settings to provide accessible and effective care including outpatient specialty clinics which operate 5 days a week from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, staffed by a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Expert evaluations and opinions for students referred by schools and other institutions to address developmental and behavioral concerns are also provided. Lastly, the Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (BSP) offers both outpatient and inpatient services for children with complex neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.

    The Pediatric Neurodevelopment Division operates through various service settings to provide accessible and effective care including outpatient specialty clinics which operate 5 days a week from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, staffed by a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Expert evaluations and opinions for students referred by schools and other institutions to address developmental and behavioral concerns are also provided. Lastly, the Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (BSP) offers both outpatient and inpatient services for children with complex neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.

    Our Expertise

    Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Comprehensive care for children with intellectual challenges and global developmental delays.

    Communication Disorders

    Communication Disorders

    Diagnosis and management of language, speech sound, and social communication disorders.

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    Specialized services for children with ASD, addressing behavioral, cognitive, and social challenges.

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Management of both specified and unspecified ADHD presentations.

    Specific Learning Disorders

    Specific Learning Disorders

    Individualized care plans to address learning difficulties and cognitive processing challenges.

    Motor Disorders

    Motor Disorders

    Evaluation and treatment of developmental coordination disorders, stereotypic movement disorders, and tic disorders.

    Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorders

    Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorders

    Expert intervention for stuttering and other fluency-related challenges.

    Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic Services

    Multidisciplinary Clinics

    Multidisciplinary Clinics

    Coordinated care from child and adolescent psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and social workers.

    Psychometric Testing and Assessments

    Psychometric Testing and Assessments

    State-of-the-art testing to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Tailored management strategies, incorporating evidence-based therapies and family-centered approaches.

    Specialized Therapy Options

    Specialized Therapy Options

    Offering individual, group, and family-based psychotherapies, as well as social interventions and parent training programs.

    Multidisciplinary Clinics

    Multidisciplinary Clinics

    Coordinated care from child and adolescent psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and social workers.

    Psychometric Testing and Assessments

    Psychometric Testing and Assessments

    State-of-the-art testing to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Tailored management strategies, incorporating evidence-based therapies and family-centered approaches.

    Specialized Therapy Options

    Specialized Therapy Options

    Offering individual, group, and family-based psychotherapies, as well as social interventions and parent training programs.

    Meet Our Experts

    Huda Moh KamalEddin Sadek

    Huda Moh KamalEddin Sadek

    Consultant Physician, Pediatric Neurodevelopment

    Huda Moh KamalEddin Sadek

    Huda Moh KamalEddin Sadek

    Consultant Physician, Pediatric Neurodevelopment