Adventure #5 continued…

Arriving for the first time in Oman I realise it’s nothing like the UAE, namely Dubai. It’s absolutely stunning and is steeped in tradition. Passing through the arrivals lounge I’m greeted by the father who leads me to his Hummer and we drive to the hotel. I’m given...

Adventure #5 (first published 27.10.18)

One of my friends is a Director for a school in the UAE and so when one of his ex-pupils contacted him for advice regarding their 3 year old’s communication skills he arranged a meeting where I could meet the child; informally assess them and spend time with parents...

Adventure #4 cont

Arriving in the UAE I am picked up at the plane’s stairs and taken to the VIP terminal where I am offered a spa treatment; snack and hot drink as the receptionist flicks through my passport and sorts my VISA out. This isn’t the first time I’ve been to the UAE but it’s...

Adventure #4 (first published 21.10.18)

Like all the others this referral came in late at night and the family needed an urgent assessment before they flew out. I was on emails into the early morning and booked the 4yo child in (suspected social communication impairment and limited expressive vocab) for the...