Nurturing Growth and Unlocking Potential

We are proud to celebrate the official launch of ABLE UK, the first pediatric rehabilitation center of its kind in the Middle East—a groundbreaking milestone in advancing inclusive and specialized pediatric care in the region. Our strategic membership in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program marks a bold step forward in raising awareness, embracing diversity, and providing transformative support for children with hidden disabilities.

Since its founding in 2014 in the UAE, ABLE UK has brought over 22 years of clinical expertise from the United Kingdom to the UAE, setting new benchmarks in pediatric therapy. With a strong foundation built over more than a decade, our center leads the way in delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based practices. At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to nurturing growth and unlocking every child’s unique potential through a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach tailored to individual needs.

Our Comprehensive Services Include:

• Occupational Therapy (OT) with a strong foundation in Sensory Integration

 • Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)

 • Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) and Feeding Therapy (FT)

 • Myofunctional Therapy • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy

• Physiotherapy (PT)

• Psychological Services, including Educational Assessments and Diagnoses

• ABLE UK Training Center, featuring top international experts and continuing education programs available at the center.

With this exciting launch, ABLE UK and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative unite in a shared vision: to create a more inclusive, informed, and empowering environment — where individuals, regardless of visible or invisible challenges, are seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Ms. Aman Sura, Director, ABLE UK

“We are deeply honored to be the first pediatric rehabilitation center in the Middle East recognized by the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful inclusion and supporting individuals with hidden disabilities. Guided by our mission to empower successful community inclusion for those with special educational needs, we strive toward our vision of becoming the Gulf’s leading provider in this vital field”.

Andy Faulkner, CEO of Topland and exclusive partner of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in the Middle East, stated:

“We are proud to collaborate with ABLE UK in the UAE as part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. ABLE UK’s membership marks a significant step forward for businesses and organisations in raising awareness, understanding the diverse needs of both customers and employees, and promoting the importance of proper training to better support those who may require additional assistance.”

Learn more about ABLE UK

by visiting the website: https://able.ae/

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About Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a global program supporting individuals with non-visible disabilities, conditions, and neurodivergence. Since its inception in the UK in 2016, the Sunflower program has expanded its reach worldwide, working with organisations across a diverse range of sectors, including retail, financial services, transportation (with over 330 airports and 22 airlines), travel and tourism, education, healthcare, emergency services, and entertainment. The Sunflower symbol gives individuals a discreet, voluntary way to share that they have a non-visible disability, condition, or neurodivergence and may need extra assistance, understanding, time, or space. This simple, non-verbal method empowers individuals to navigate their workplace and public spaces more confidently and easily, fostering inclusive and understanding environments. As a privately held multinational company headquartered in the UK, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower operates in numerous countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Latin America, Luxembourg, Poland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Mauritius, the UAE, the UK, and the USA. For more information, visit: htts://hdsunflower.com