The person first
We see the person's abilities and goals before the diagnosis or the challenge.
About Al Hawas
Clinical expertise with a human approach
We believe the best care plan begins by listening to the person and the family, then turning careful assessment into goals that are understandable and measurable.
Care begins by listening
Our story
A centre built around the meaning of communication
Al Hawas Centre was founded to deliver specialist care in autism, speech and language, early intervention and learning difficulties in an environment where families feel clear and involved.
The centre is led by speech and language rehabilitation specialist Romel Al Khatib, who holds a Master’s in Speech and Language and a PhD in Early Intervention, with more than 15 years of experience. Our way of working combines clinical standards, practical experience and continuous family coaching.
We do not apply one plan to everyone. Every case has its own assessment, priorities and context, so goals are written in practical language and progress is reviewed regularly.
What we specialise in
Six areas of support the team works across
A child’s needs may touch more than one area. Direct assessment helps identify the starting point, then the plan is built around the skills that make a difference in daily life.
- Autism Support and ABA ProgramsAutism · ADHD · Developmental delay
- Speech Language and Communication TherapySpeech delay · Speech sounds · Stuttering
- Special Education and Learning Difficulties SupportDyslexia · Dysgraphia · Dyscalculia
- Early Intervention ProgramsDevelopmental delay · Early speech delay · Limited play and interaction
- Developmental and Daily Living SkillsDelayed independence · Social skills · Following directions
- Voice Assessment and TherapyPersistent hoarseness · Vocal strain · Change in voice quality
Our values
What guides our work every day
A clear plan
We explain what we measure and why, and what the next step is at each stage.
Family as partner
We turn the session into skills that can be supported in everyday life.
Measurable progress
We review outcomes and adjust goals according to data and need.
How we assess
We start by understanding before we start a plan
Sessions do not begin before there is a clear picture of the child’s current skills and real needs. The assessment tool is chosen for their age and the reason for assessment, and the specialist explains the findings to the family in plain language.
An initial conversation
We start with what the family notices and wants to change, not with a fixed checklist.
An appropriate assessment
A qualified specialist selects the tool that fits the child’s age and the assessment question.
Observable goals
Goals are written so a family can see and measure them in everyday situations.
Regular review
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted to the child’s response, not to a fixed timetable.
The tools we use
- VB MAPPMaps language, learning and verbal behaviour skills to set suitable goals.
- ABLLS RAssesses a broad range of learning, language, academic and functional skills.
- ADOS 2A structured observation tool for autism, used by an appropriately qualified specialist.
- CARS 2Supports rating of autism-related characteristics within appropriate professional use.
- PortageFollows developmental skills in early intervention and sets stage-appropriate goals.
- AFLSAssesses functional, independence and daily living skills.
The assessment tool is chosen according to the child’s age, needs and the reason for assessment, and each specialist uses the tools that match their scope and qualifications.
The specialists
With you at every step
We connect assessment to intervention and follow-up, and collaborate with schools and medical teams when the case requires it.
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Founder & Center Director
Romel Al Khatib
Speech and language rehabilitation specialist with a master’s degree and more than 15 years of experience in communication disorders and early intervention.
Registered with Sharjah Health Authority SHA
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Speech, Language & Special Education Specialists
Clinical Team
A multidisciplinary team working to clear individual goals in partnership with families, schools, and medical teams when needed.
- Individual care plans
- Family coaching
- Progress tracking
Registered with Sharjah Health Authority SHA
Join us
We are always looking for qualified specialists
If you are a speech and language, special education or behaviour specialist looking for a structured working environment, we would be glad to receive your CV.
Working with families
The skill that lasts is the one used at home
What happens inside a session matters, but what repeats at home and school is what turns practice into a skill. That is why families are part of the plan from the start.
- Shared goalsFamilies know what we are working on and why, and help set the priorities.
- Short strategiesSimple steps that fit inside daily routines without turning the whole day into a session.
- Coordination with schoolWhere it helps, we explain the goals to school so support stays consistent in both places.
Families are part of the planInside the centre
Rooms set up for how a child learns
Spaces are set up for the kind of work they hold: quiet individual sessions, a small group for the day programme, a sensory-ready space, and a meeting room where families sit with the team.
- Individual session rooms
- A quiet, low-distraction space suited to working on one goal at a time.
- The group programme room
- A larger space for structured activities, participation and interaction between children.
- The sensory space
- An environment that can be adjusted to help a child become ready to learn and take part.
- The family meeting room
- A place to review progress, explain findings and agree the next step.
Trust and responsibility
Care within a clear professional framework
The centre operates in line with health licensing requirements in the UAE, protecting client privacy and safe practice, and coordinating with medical teams when needed.
- Licensed health practice
- Privacy at every step
- Coordinated clinical care
Care you can trustStart with one step an assessment that makes the picture clear
We listen to your concern and suggest the right pathway, with no obligation.