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The FIRST therapy & medical center created for KIDS, with locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

*** PEDIATRICIAN
*** ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)
*** ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
*** AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)
*** CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)
*** DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
*** DYSLEXIA
*** FEEDING
*** LOW MUSCLE TONE

03/07/2025

Eating well is key to proper growth, development, and overall health of children. Join Citrus, the sloth who loves creating fruit smoothies, in promoting healthy eating with his friends. (Source: www.gulftoday.ae)

"Citrus the Smoothie Sloth" is written by Emirati author Ebtisam Al-Beiti with illustrations by Hanna Agustine.

30/06/2025

Meet psychology department's anchor, Dr. Amy Bailey, who has been with kidsFIRST since 2011.

Head of Department, Amy qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Birmingham, UK in 2004 and worked in the UK until she moved to Dubai in 2011. She has significant experience in psychological assessment and treatment, including advising in childcare proceedings as an expert witness for the UK court system.

Dr. Amy works across a wide range of psychological difficulties and offers an eclectic approach drawing on diverse psychological theories and practices. She holds specialist interest in attachment theory and trauma work.

Dr. Amy is heavily involved in advancing psychological awareness and services within the UAE, including extensive media interaction, participation in regional government conferences and workshops, and was a chapter contributor to the book, Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates (2015). She also offers supervision to school counselors within Dubai.

24/06/2025

Children who are too hard on themselves may be observed to engage in persistent negative self-talk. This behavior would be a cause for concern if it's causing problems with school or friends.

Here are some ways you can support your child. For professional support, please feel free to reach out via www.kidsfirstmc.com/about-us/contact-us

17/06/2025

“The use of art for healing and mastery is at least as old as the drawings on the walls of caves” (Aron-Rubin, 2005)

kidsFIRST psychologist Praseetha Yezhuvath, who is also a creative and expressive therapist, provides a safe space for children and teens in supporting their mental and emotional wellbeing through art.

To learn about Praseetha's availability, contact us via www.kidsfirstmc.com/about-us/contact-us

16/06/2025

Rasika is kidsFIRST's voice specialist. She completed her master's degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in 2013 at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. With experience in both public and private health care, Rasika assesses and provides speech-language therapy to children with a diverse range of challenges, including language delays, auditory processing disorders, apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, stuttering or cluttering, dysarthria, and hypernasality.

Rasika has a deep understanding of voice-related problems from her training and experience working with children/adolescents with vocal nodules, muscle tension dysphonia, puberphonia, and adults with vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, sulcus vocalis, vocal nodules, and other dysphonias.

In addition to Rasika’s clinical work, she has published research in peer-reviewed international journals (Karulkar & Gunjawate, 2021; Karulkar et al., 2020, 2022, 2023; Waknis et al., 2017). She firmly believes in collaborative efforts, working closely with parents, family members, and other multidisciplinary team members to address children's holistic needs and empower them to reach their full potential.

11/06/2025

Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that we have about our body. Several studies have shown that body dissatisfaction has an impact on a number of mental health outcomes and health risk behaviors later in life.

How can we foster positive body image in children and teens? Learn more during our on-demand and free webinar rebroadcast on June 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday). To register, visit https://forms.office.com/r/rc7bS4q1bY

15/05/2025

Recommended screentime must be followed especially for younger children to ensure balance. Here are some evidence-based facts compiled by "Wired Child" author, Dr. Richard Freed.

To learn about recommended screentime, check our previous post www.instagram.com/p/DJI4zTlIb1h

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07/05/2025

To learn about Praseetha's availability, you may reach us via www.kidsfirstmc.com/about-us/contact-us/dubai

05/05/2025

Meet our compassionate and enthusiastic OT and head of department, Kevina.

Kevina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2012 from the University of Mauritius. Since graduating, she has worked in a special needs school, a rehabilitation centre and an early intervention department in Mauritius and UAE. She received her sensory integration certificate in July 2017.

Kevina enjoys being part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic treatment for clients. She is passionate about pediatric populations, and her experience includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, Sotos syndrome, dyspraxia, learning difficulties amongst others.

04/05/2025

Learn answers to some FAQs about Autism with Dr. Amy Bailey. To read the article, visit bit.ly/UnderstandingASD_DrAmyBailey

01/05/2025

Strong hands and fingers allow children to effectively and comfortably carry out essential and everyday tasks (e.g., writing).

Here are some OT-approved activities that your child can practice at home.

Should you need support in your child's development, feel free to reach us via www.kidsfirstmc.com/about-us/contact-us/dubai

30/04/2025

Knowing some old-fashioned skills not only prepares children for the real world, but it is also highly beneficial in fostering creativity, independence, confidence, and social etiquette.

We also somehow pass down tradition and get children have deeper connection with our heritage.

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Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00

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http://www.kidsFIRSTmc.com/

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kidsFIRST Medical Center is dedicated exclusively to the comprehensive care of children from birth to age 18, kidsFIRST provides patient care ranging from well child check-ups, immunizations and sick visits to specialized assessment and treatment in areas such as *** PHYSIOTHERAPY *** OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY *** SENSORY INTEGRATION *** SPEECH - LANGUAGE THERAPY *** EDUCATIONAL & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY *** PEDIATRICIAN *** ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD) *** ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) *** AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) *** CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) *** DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY *** DYSLEXIA *** FEEDING *** LOW MUSCLE TONE