Guides for UAE families
Not clinical, medical, financial or legal advice. This guide summarises public sources, quoted as published. Nothing here is an endorsement of any provider. Prices and rules change, so always confirm directly.
We write plain-language guides from public sources, with every figure linked to where we found it.
ABA therapy cost in Dubai & Abu Dhabi (2026): what families report paying
Published ABA therapy prices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from providers’ own pages: hourly rates, packages and assessments, with source links. Not clinical advice.
Shadow teacher (LSA) in the UAE: costs, providers, and what schools ask for
Shadow teacher (LSA) costs in the UAE, the KHDA rules on extra school fees as reported by Khaleej Times, and a list of LSA providers. Not advice.
Is autism covered by insurance in the UAE? What the official rules say, and what to ask your insurer
Does UAE health insurance cover autism therapy? What official DHA (Dubai) and DoH (Abu Dhabi) documents say, plus questions to ask your insurer. Not advice.
Autism assessment in Dubai: how the pathway works and what to ask
How an autism assessment works in Dubai according to DHA’s clinical guideline, and practical questions to ask providers and your insurer. Not medical advice.
Autism assessment in Abu Dhabi: timelines, referrals and what to ask
What DoH Abu Dhabi’s rules say about autism diagnostic centres, the 14-day first-assessment requirement and the 6-week diagnosis standard, plus questions to ask. Not medical advice.
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Last reviewed 16 Oct 2026 by Determined UAE. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].