What We Do

Morning Program

Provides a holistic learning platform to students through different departments that facilitate active engagement, thereby helping them unlock their potential and achieve as much independence as their abilities allow. The customized training program also emphasizes the development of life skills.

The program closely works with parents of these individuals by keeping them informed of their ward’s progress and suggesting techniques to promote learning at home.

The training is spread across the following departments:

  • Functional Department / Arts & Crafts
  • Advance Functional Department
  • Speech Therapy
  • Computer Department
  • Daily Living Skills Department
  • Physiotherapy Department
  • Communication and Social Skills Department
  • Production Unit
  • SCU

In addition to the training provided at the Center, the students have the opportunity to experience various extra-curricular activities such as:

Fitness, Leisure and Sports

  • Yoga
  • Zumba
  • Dance
  • Flower Arrangement
  • Cricket
  • Badminton
  • Horse Riding
  • Buddy Program – to interact with students from mainstream schools
  • Participation in art workshops with professional artists
  • Participations in various bazaars and exhibitions

ASDAN Registered Center

Our center is a registered provider with ASDAN, an internationally recognized curriculum that focuses on developing life skills, independence, and vocational training for individuals of determination.

As part of the center’s goal of making people of determination become independent and help them become employment ready, we are proud to announce that SNF Development Center is now ASDAN certified.

ASDAN (Award Scheme Development & Accreditation Network) is a pioneering curriculum development organization and awarding body offering programs and qualifications that explicitly grow skills for learning, skills for employment and skills for life.

After the course, each student will receive a certificate that helps them get recognized across the world.

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Morning Program
Afternoon Program

Afternoon Program

Afternoon sessions are designed to provide focused one-on-one interventions for individuals beyond the classroom setup. These programs are offered on an hourly basis and tailored to meet each student’s unique needs.

  • Behavior Therapy: Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to manage behaviors while promoting age-appropriate emotional, social, and cognitive development. The program also emphasizes developing positive coping strategies, communication, and self-regulation.
  • Vocational Training: Incorporating advanced skill-building for job readiness, including task training, workplace etiquette, time management, and practicing skills in simulated or real workplace environments.
  • Computer Training: Providing training in the appropriate use of computers and digital devices to perform various academic, vocational, and daily tasks. Focus includes typing skills, using Microsoft Office, graphic design, and safe internet practices.
  • Physiotherapy: Offering targeted exercises and activities to improve muscle tone, range of motion, balance, coordination, and overall mobility. Sessions may include functional movement training, strength-building, and the use of assistive devices when required.
  • Life-Skills Training: Equipping students with basic self-help skills and daily living skills to promote independence. This includes personal hygiene, money management, meal preparation, and household chores.
  • Recreational & Leisure Skills: Encouraging participation in structured recreational activities like art, music, or sports to build confidence and overall well-being.

Contact SNF @ +971-4-3349818 for more information

Specialized Services

Special Care Unit has been launched to cater to unique needs of individuals with challenging behaviors by providing them with focused attention and structured behavior management. The program is designed to help each student develop social and functional skills, manage behaviors more effectively, and work towards greater independence in daily life.

Internship Program

Our students are skilled, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute. With training in front desk service, back-office operations, administration, concierge support, culinary arts, and barista skills, they are equipped with practical knowledge and workplace discipline. Many have already gained hands-on experience through internships.

We invite corporate partners to open their doors by offering internships or employment opportunities, fostering inclusion while gaining dedicated and capable team members.

Work Placement Program

Our Work Placement Program helps young adults gain real-world experience and prepare for future employment. The program focuses on:

  • Building job readiness and workplace etiquette
  • Developing vocational and life skills
  • Gaining hands-on experience through internships and community partnerships
  • Receiving guidance from job coaches and mentors
  • Encouraging independence, confidence, and social skills

Through structured training and supported placements, we aim to equip our students with the skills they need for meaningful inclusion in the workforce.

Note: Participation in the Work Placement Program is subject to eligibility criteria.

Ability Enhanced Multimedia Program for PWDs

Ability Enhancement Multimedia Program (AEMP) is a range of various pre-vocational, vocational and skill building educational programs for person with diverse needs to enable and empower them through technology, multimedia and art-based work-oriented programs. It is a unique blend of creativity, which helps the student to learn through play and to develop their ‘thinking skills’

Support Group

The SNF Support Group was initiated by Mrs. Sandhya Perera and Mrs. Safia Bari in 2003 as a forum for families of people of determination. Originally christened the Special Needs Families Support group, the forum consisted of 5 families who came together to discuss their children’s needs and form a support system which helped each individual understand and cope with the various challenges they faced.

Today, the SNF Support Group functions at a larger scale catering to 160 families who are brought together by various activities such as family trips and workshops and also provides the members certain facilities through tie-ups with other service providers.

Families or individuals interested in becoming a member of the SNF Support Group can fill in the membership form and submit it via e-mail to info@snfgroup.com or visit the Center to enroll themselves.