A Multidisciplinary Team Supporting Children Across the UAE
Austin Center is one of the UAE’s early established multidisciplinary child-development centers, with 12+ years of experience supporting children and families across the UAE. With 3,000+ children helped, our experienced team provides speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, feeding therapy, and early intervention.
Our autism and behavior services are led by a US Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 20+ years of experience, making Austin Center a trusted landmark in specialized child development and autism care in the UAE.

10+ Years
Pediatric Care
20+ Years
Led by a US BACB-Certified Behavior Analyst
3000+
Children Supported
Multi-Disciplinary
Team Approach
Dubai + Sharjah
Multiple UAE Branches — Al Nahda Sharjah & Karama
20+ Experts
Therapists & Clinicians

Asha Susan Mani brings 20+ years of clinical experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and developmental support. As one of the early BACB (USA)-certified behavior analysts practicing in the UAE, she has supported 7,000+ children and contributed to 2,000+ successful school integrations, providing individualized, family-centered care based on international standards.
Clinical Experience
Children Supported
Successful School Integrations
ID: 0-12-4460
Autism Specialist
Supporting speech, language, communication, articulation, fluency and social communication.
Supporting sensory processing, fine motor skills, functional independence and participation.
Evidence-based behavioral support for children with developmental and behavioral needs.
Psychological assessment and individualized support for children and families.
Supporting movement, coordination, strength and physical development.
Support for picky eating, food refusal, sensory feeding and oral-motor challenges.
Developmental support during the early years.
Supporting children who benefit from alternative and augmentative communication.

Advanced Speech & Communication Mastery
Vocalyse 360 provides a transformative approach to pediatric communication development. Moving beyond basic articulation, our licensed speech-language pathologists utilize evidence-based methodologies to address expressive and receptive language delays, social pragmatic deficits, fluency disorders, and complex communication barriers. By combining structured naturalistic teaching with state-of-the-art therapeutic tools, we empower children to express their thoughts, connect meaningfully with peers, and build lifelong communication confidence.

A speech therapist using interactive mirror games and visual cues to guide a child through correct tongue placement and sound production.

A clinician engaging a non-verbal child in functional communication training utilizing a high-tech speech-generating tablet/AAC device.

A therapist and child narrating a farm animal toy scenario, encouraging the child to form multi-word descriptive sentences (e.g., "The big horse runs").

A speech therapist facilitating a structured board game session to target conversational turn-taking, eye contact, and pragmatic language rules.

A clinician implementing targeted oral-motor exercises using specialized tools to strengthen lip, tongue, and jaw musculature for clearer speech.

A therapist sitting on the floor with toddlers, utilizing musical instruments and songs to stimulate early vocabulary acquisition and joint attention.

Functional Independence & Sensory Integration
ErgoThrive 360 focuses on optimizing a child's ability to navigate daily life with independence, confidence, and emotional balance. Our pediatric occupational therapists specialize in sensory processing integration, fine motor dexterity, visual-motor coordination, and self-help mastery. Whether a child struggles with handwriting, clothing fasteners, sensory over-responsivity, or basic daily routines, our specialized clinic environments provide the exact therapeutic inputs needed to foster functional success at home and in school.
An occupational therapist securely guiding a child through a swinging hammock activity to help regulate sensory processing and vestibular balance.
A clinician assisting a child with tweezer and bead-threading exercises to build hand strength, finger isolation, and fine motor precision.
An OT working one-on-one with a child using specialized pencil grips and tactile letter boards to refine pencil control and letter formation.
A therapist supporting a child as they manipulate construction blocks and interlocking gears, requiring synchronized two-handed coordination.
A clinician guiding a child through practical life skills training, such as buttoning, zipping, and tying shoes on interactive dressing boards.
A therapist encouraging a tactile-defensive child to explore textured materials (beans, kinetic sand) in a structured, low-stress sensory bin activity.

Adaptive Behavior & Developmental Growth
BehaviorSync 360 delivers structured, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral interventions designed to help children navigate complex behavioral challenges and build adaptive life skills. Supervised by expert Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), our program focuses on positive reinforcement, emotional regulation, functional communication, and reducing interfering behaviors. We equip children with the coping mechanisms and social readiness tools necessary to thrive in structured environments and community settings.
A behavior therapist utilizing structured flashcards and positive reinforcement to build foundational attending and matching skills.
A clinician guiding a child through a picture-based visual schedule to facilitate smooth, anxiety-free classroom transitions.
A therapist working with a child at a "calm-down corner," practicing deep breathing techniques and emotion identification cards.
A behavior specialist mediating a cooperative matching game between two children to teach sharing, patience, and rule-following.
A therapist rewarding a child for successfully using an alternative communication card or sign to request a preferred toy instead of engaging in frustration
A clinician coaching a child on waiting and turn-taking during an engaging playground or pretend-market activity.

Gross Motor & Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
KinetiCare 360 is dedicated to maximizing physical independence, strength, coordination, and mobility in children with congenital, neurological, or orthopedic conditions. Our pediatric physiotherapists utilize play-driven therapy to enhance balance, core stability, gait mechanics, and gross motor milestones. From early motor development for infants to advanced balance training for older children, we ensure every child moves through the world with strength and physical confidence.
A pediatric physiotherapist supporting a child as they practice dynamic balance walking across a low balance beam.
A clinician guiding a toddler through core-strengthening exercises over a large stability therapy ball.
A physical therapist providing gentle lower-limb alignment support while a child practices independent walking mechanics.
A therapist performing gentle range-of-motion and flexibility stretches with a child on a specialized padded mat.
A clinician supervising an energetic obstacle course involving crawling tunnels, stepping stones, and hurdles to build overall agility.
A pediatric physiotherapist engaging an infant in tummy-time strengthening and neck control exercises using visual toys.

Neuropsychological Evaluation & Emotional Wellness
MindPath 360 offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, psychological assessments, and personalized therapeutic counselling for children, adolescents, and families. Our licensed psychologists specialize in identifying neurodevelopmental conditions (including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), evaluating cognitive profiles, and providing family-centered guidance. We create a safe, empathetic space to understand each child's unique emotional and psychological landscape, ensuring families receive precise diagnoses and actionable roadmaps for intervention.
A psychologist engaging a young child in a standardized play-based diagnostic observation assessment (such as ADOS-style interaction).
A clinician administering structured visual-spatial puzzle tasks to evaluate a child's cognitive processing and problem-solving abilities.
A psychologist utilizing therapeutic sandplay and figurative storytelling to help a child process emotions and anxiety.
A psychologist sitting down with parents in a private consultation room, reviewing diagnostic findings and customized support strategies.
A clinician engaging an older child in art-based expressive therapy to encourage open communication and self-reflection.
A psychologist working through structured memory and attention-tracking exercises with a school-aged child.

Specialized Feeding & Oral-Motor Rehabilitation
NutriSens 360 provides specialized, gentle clinical support for infants and children facing complex feeding challenges, including extreme picky eating, food refusal, chewing difficulties, sensory food aversions, and swallowing disorders. Led by certified feeding therapists, our program desensitizes oral-motor responses, builds safe chewing and swallowing mechanics, and transforms mealtime into a stress-free, positive experience for both the child and the family.
A feeding therapist sitting with a child in a low-pressure environment, encouraging them to touch, smell, and interact with new food textures.
A clinician using specialized chew tools to teach a child proper lateral jaw movement and chewing mechanics.
A feeding specialist providing expert positioning and support during infant bottle-feeding therapy.
A therapist modeling positive eating behavior during a structured, joyful interactive snack session with a selective eater.
A clinician using specialized adaptive cups to train appropriate lip closure, swallowing control, and independent hydration skills.
A feeding therapist guiding a parent through responsive feeding techniques and safe food presentation strategies in a mock kitchen setting

Early Intervention & Classroom Readiness
PrimeStep 360 is our premier multidisciplinary early intervention and school readiness program, tailored for young children preparing to enter formal education. Combining expert-designed speech enrichment, OT-informed fine motor stations, positive behavior support, and simulated classroom routines, our 3-hour immersive program ensures children develop the social, cognitive, and self-help skills required for academic success. Supervised directly by our multidisciplinary clinical team, PrimeStep 360 bridges the gap between therapy and classroom independence.
A special educator leading children in a morning calendar and greeting circle to build joint attention and group participation.
Children practicing independent school routines, such as putting away backpacks and finding assigned seating at a desk.
A teacher guiding two children through alphabet matching and early counting tasks in a small group setting.
A clinician supporting children as they independently open lunch containers and practice self-help hygiene routines.
Children working at a structured workstation on tracing, scissor cutting, and clay manipulation.
Therapists supervising structured cooperative play and gross motor regulation activities during outdoor break time.

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy Center

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy Center

Our growing multidisciplinary team brings together professionals across speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavior analysis, psychology, physiotherapy and other pediatric specialties. We're always interested in hearing from qualified professionals who share our commitment to child-centered care.
Our multidisciplinary team can help you understand your child's needs and identify the right starting point.