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sophie2012's picture

I know that this topic has been discussed, but I am hoping to find some current information. A couple of questions:
Does Shafallah accept non-Qatari students? And does anyone have a working email address for the school?

Is Cedars tutoring centre still around, and does anyone have contact information?

Are there places to find tutors to come into the home during the day to supplement on-line homeschooling (in case it comes to that)?

Any current information is very much appreciated. I had all of my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and my son didn't get into the school, and now I'm in panic mode, as I start a job in August in Education City.

Thanks for your help!


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Mandilulur's picture

Mandilulur said No to Shafallah, I'm ...

No to Shafallah, I'm afraid.
Mandi

 

Mandilulur's picture

Mandilulur said Have you joined Doha Mums? ...

Have you joined Doha Mums? They have this kind of information Their founder has a special needs child.
Mandi

 

sophie2012's picture

sophie2012 said Thanks for the idea ...

I have not joined Doha Mums, but will do so right now!
Jaime

 

Mandilulur's picture

Mandilulur said Oh, good, I know they will ...

Oh, good, I know they will have everything you need. Let me know if you have problems finding someone to talk to. They have been through this, believe me!
Mandi

 

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Strom said apologies for replying ...

apologies for replying late.... Shafullah has a long waiting list and priority is give to the locals first. I don't know abt ur kid problem , but the learning centre or awsaj centre also take kids with learning disabilities. there are few more ,
1.step by step
2. omega
3. sunbeam
4. hope international

if u need any more information plz write to me or PM me...i would love to help u in this regard.

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wilsonp said ... sorry to say ...most of them ...

are money minting machines... exploiting ignorant parents by demogogy ....

but we have no option, so we reluctantly turn to them

 

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Strom said i somewhat agree with you ...

i somewhat agree with you wilsonp....thats sad but kinda true....but we r stuck with no choices

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Mandilulur's picture

Mandilulur said Yes, I forgot Awsaj, it is ...

Yes, I forgot Awsaj, it is affiliated with QF.
Mandi

 

Slpa's picture

Slpa said Hi, I am a speech therapist. ...

Hi,
I am a speech therapist. Do contact me if you require speech therapy services. I can be contacted through pm in QL

Slpa

 

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Nealsmom said Hi there, I am also in a ...

Hi there,

I am also in a similar situation with a child with special needs and coming to Doha in the Fall in Education City. I'd love to talk to you, if you are the US. My email is dinabangdel/-a-t-/gmail.com. I also want to hear about resources in Doha.
Dina

 

sophie2012's picture

sophie2012 said Thanks Dina...I sent you an ...

Thanks Dina...I sent you an email. Would love to chat. I am in the U.S. (until August)

 

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Jezabel said Tutor ...

Hi sophie2012,

I can be of help for tutoring. Have years of experience teaching LD students. You can send me a message on prodanoff80/-a-t-/yahoo.com if you are interested.

"The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires." - William Arthur Ward

 

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expatq said hi ...

I have a son 6 year old, with, hyperactivity, and language difficulties and associated learning difficulties. He is attending a British school with a shadow teacher. But I am also looking at different options where he can have better academic support. Most schools in Doha claims to have learning support programs and inclusion policy on their website, but after contacting all of them I have realized that they do not accept students even with mild difficulties and discourage from applying. Learning center and shafflha is mostly for Qatari children with serious challenges. I feel that if parents as a group can approach some of these schools with reasonable number of students, they can persuade the schools to accommodate students with disabilities and provide professional help

 

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cj3_jc said Special Educator/Speech Therapy Technician ...

Hi, Expatq,

I'm conducting a One-on-one Special Intervention (private teaching/home based) to special needs children from different nationalities here in Qatar. I've worked before in Speech Therapy Department, Rumailah Hospital handling English Speaking patients from different nationalities. I'm the first and only Filipino who had worked in the said department.

In case your interested you can contact me on my mobile no. 66841443.

Thanks.

 

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The Janitor said Cedars is still around ...

Look them up online by Googling Cedars Qatar.

 

expatq's picture

expatq said hi ...

I will contact u as soon as we are back after vecation, thank u

 

floridakate15's picture

floridakate15 said question on speech services ...

My husband is expecting to accept a job offer teaching in Qatar. I have a couple questions if I could ask for your guidance. One, are Individual Education Plans (from the USA) honored. My son has multiple needs including s/l.

Second, I am a Bachelor's level SLPA in the states. I do have a Msed, but not in speech. Do they hire BS level speech?

Thanks so much for your time.

 

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