Our Services
We offer therapeutic and educational services designed around each child's specific needs. Our multidisciplinary team builds individual plans to support growth, daily independence, and quality of life.
Speech & Language Therapy
Family Hope Center's speech and language therapy program in Markhiya, Doha supports children from toddlerhood through school age who experience communication delays, language disorders, articulation difficulties, voice and swallowing disorders, and autism-related speech challenges. Our speech and language pathologists deliver therapy in both Arabic and English, ensuring that each session is culturally and linguistically appropriate for families across Qatar. Each child receives a full speech and language assessment, followed by an individualized therapy plan targeting their specific communication goals. We integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies where appropriate and work with families to carry therapy strategies into everyday interactions.
- Bilingual speech therapy in Arabic and English for children across Qatar
- Assessment and therapy for autism-related communication challenges, including AAC support
- Voice, fluency, and swallowing disorder programs for children and adolescents
- Early intervention programs for toddlers and preschoolers with language delays
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy at Family Hope Center supports children in Qatar who face difficulties with daily living activities, fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care, and sensory processing. Our occupational therapists conduct thorough assessments to understand each child's functional strengths and areas for growth, then develop individualized intervention programs aligned with the child's IEP goals. Using sensory integration techniques, therapeutic play, and structured skill-building activities, our OT program helps children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and learning difficulties gain the skills they need to participate in school, home, and community life. We collaborate closely with families, teachers, and the wider therapy team to ensure progress is consistent across all environments.
- Full OT assessment for children with autism, Down syndrome, and sensory processing disorder
- Sensory integration therapy using Ayres principles to improve attention, regulation, and motor skills
- Handwriting and fine motor skill programs tailored to school-age children
- Family coaching and home program support to reinforce skills between sessions
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy at Family Hope Center is a structured, evidence-based approach to supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental challenges in Qatar. Our behavior therapist designs individualized ABA programs based on a thorough behavioral assessment, identifying each child's specific skills, learning needs, and behavioral goals. Programs are data-driven. Therapists collect and review progress data regularly to ensure therapy is effective and responsive to each child's growth. ABA at Family Hope Center is play-based and naturalistic where possible, keeping sessions engaging while systematically building communication, social, adaptive, and academic skills. We train parents and caregivers in ABA strategies so that positive learning extends beyond the therapy room and into daily life.
- Individualized ABA programs built on a full behavioral assessment
- Data-driven therapy with regular progress reviews and program adjustments
- Play-based ABA techniques that engage children in meaningful, natural-setting learning
- Parent and caregiver training to reinforce ABA strategies at home and in the community
Special Education
Family Hope Center's special education program offers individualized, trilingual instruction in English, Arabic, and French for children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cognitive development delays, and learning difficulties in Doha, Qatar. Our qualified special educators develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in close collaboration with families, therapists, and mainstream school teachers. Each IEP is built around the child's current abilities, learning style, and long-term goals, covering academic foundations, language development, functional life skills, and social participation. Our special education program works directly with our Inclusion Program, preparing children for a supported transition into mainstream schooling in Qatar.
- Individualized IEP development in English, Arabic, and French for children with special needs
- Small-group and one-to-one instruction tailored to each child's learning pace
- Academic foundations, language development, and functional life skills programs
- Coordinated path from special education into mainstream school inclusion in Qatar
Art Therapy
Art therapy at Family Hope Center gives children in Doha a way to express feelings they cannot always put into words. Through drawing, painting, collage, coloring, and sculpting, our therapists help children with autism, anxiety, and developmental delays build confidence, regulate emotions, and develop fine motor control. Each session is shaped around the child's interests and goals, and the artwork becomes a window into how the child sees the world. We share progress with families so the creative work continues at home.
- Drawing, painting, and sculpting sessions that build self-expression and confidence
- Emotional regulation support for children with autism and anxiety
- Fine motor skill development through hands-on creative work
- Progress shared with families to continue art activities at home
Music Therapy
Music therapy at Family Hope Center uses rhythm, singing, and instruments to support communication, attention, and emotional growth for children across Qatar. Our therapist designs each session around the child's goals, whether that is reducing stress, building social skills, or encouraging speech through song. Children listen, sing, play instruments, and compose in a structured, playful setting. Music reaches children who respond more to sound and rhythm than to words, opening a path to connection and learning.
- Singing and instrument play that encourage speech and communication
- Rhythm-based activities to build attention and turn-taking
- Stress reduction and emotional support through guided listening
- Sessions tailored to each child's developmental goals
Life Skills
Our life skills program teaches children in Doha the everyday tasks that lead to greater independence at home, at school, and in the community. Lessons cover personal hygiene, school readiness, money and shopping concepts, food preparation, and household routines. Our educators break each skill into clear, practical steps and practice them in real settings so children can carry them into daily life. We work with families to reinforce these routines at home and track each child's progress toward independent living.
- Personal hygiene and self-care routines taught step by step
- Money, shopping, and basic commerce skills for daily independence
- Food preparation and household management practiced in real settings
- Family coaching to reinforce independence skills at home
Summer & Winter Camps
Family Hope Center runs annual summer and winter camps in Markhiya, Doha that combine therapy with fun, social activity. Summer camp runs for two months and winter camp for two weeks, giving children a structured routine during school breaks. Days mix sports, arts and crafts, music, and therapy sessions, so children keep building skills while making friends and staying active. Our team adapts every activity to each child's abilities, and small group sizes keep sessions safe, supportive, and engaging.
- Two-month summer camp and two-week winter camp during school breaks
- A daily mix of sports, arts and crafts, music, and therapy
- Activities adapted to each child's abilities and goals
- Small groups that keep children active, social, and supported
Ready to start your child's story with us?
Book a free assessment with our team. We respond within 2 to 3 business days.