Our Team
Our team of experts believe in respecting the child, the parents and each other. Collaborative work done with compassion and care involving parents from the start. Our values include integrity, continuous improvement and being patient-centred. (more) (drop down about our mission, vision, goals and values)
About Singhania Clinic and Therapy Center
Singhania Clinic and Therapy Center is a leading clinic for children with autism in Dubai. Our clinic offers a range of medical and biomedical treatments and therapies to help children with autism reach their full potential. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing individualized care and support to each child, and we are committed to never giving up on your child.
Our Founder
Dr. Rajeshree Singhania
Dr. Singhania has contributed enormously to the world of Special Needs and is one of the few Physicians in Dubai who deals with ADHD and Autism. She has seen over 6,000 patients in Dubai, and has worked with families from over 50 nationalities and cultures.
Dr. Singhania elevated the evaluation of special children to international levels. She started a school for Special Needs children in India and created rural development programs to improve children’s language. She was also the head of the Pediatric department at a General Hospital in India.
Dr. Rajeshree Singhania is a voluntary member of the International Social Services, Geneva and helps children of families with problems across the border. She has conducted several workshops and training programs in Dubai on ADHD/ADD and Autism both for parents and professionals and she has presented papers on ADHD and Autism in national and international conferences in the UK, UAE and India
Degrees & Qualifications
- PhD in Neuro-Developmental Pediatrics, University of London, UK, 1995
- MEd in Special Education and Autism, University of Birmingham, UK, 2004
- MD Pediatrics, University of Bombay, India, 1980
- Doctor of Psychology, Calamus International University, UK, 2007
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH), The College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai, India, 1978
- MBBS and Internship, University of Bombay, India, 1977
- BCBA - Board certified behaviour analyst, 2021
Our Team
Rebecca Grisdale
Senior Behaviour Therapist: MSc Mental Health Psychology (Honors)
Rebecca Grisdale
Senior Behaviour Therapist: MSc Mental Health Psychology (Honors)
Rebecca is a senior therapist at the clinic and holds an MSc in Mental Health from the UK and a BSc in psychology and counselling. She adores working with children and is passionate about seeing them flourish. With her experience and kind approach, she is a valuable member of the Singhania Clinic team.
She started at the clinic as an intern in 2015 while finishing her degree, she then worked her way up to management with the title of clinic administrator. Since then she completed training to become a registered behavioral technician in 2017 (RBT) and is now our senior behaviour therapist at the clinic.
She is a talented therapist and works hard to build a relationship with every child she has come in contact with. Her other responsibilities involve staff management as well as managing the clinic, she is also a parent ally to help work as a team through the process of assessment and therapy.
Degrees & Certifications
Degrees & Certifications
- MSc in Mental Health Psychology
- BSc in Psychology & Counselling with honors
- Registered behaviour technician (RBT)
- VB MAPP Certification
- Special Education Needs & Disabilities Diploma (SEN)
- Child Psychology Diploma
Christina Antony
Behaviour Therapist
Christina Antony
Behaviour Therapist
Christina is a behavioral therapist with a RBT license and a Masters in Social Work. Her passion for working with children is evident in the care she provides, and she is dedicated to helping children with autism reach their full potential.
Together, our team provides a range of medical, biomedical, and therapeutic treatments for children with autism. Our goal is to provide individualized care and support, and to empower families with the resources and knowledge they need to succeed.
Ms. Christina Antony is our experienced Behavior Therapist. She has studied MSW: Medical and Psychiatry from India, also she holds RBT license.
She started her career as a Psychiatric Counselor, later she found her interest to work with children and became a Behavior Therapist. During this period, she gained experience from various settings such as a rehabilitation center and private clinic.
She is a passionate therapist and her ultimate reward is the progress of every child. She believes in working hand in hand with parents and families for the holistic development of the child.
Degrees & Certifications
Together, our team provides a range of medical, biomedical, and therapeutic treatments for children with autism. Our goal is to provide individualized care and support, and to empower families with the resources and knowledge they need to succeed.
Ms. Christina Antony is our experienced Behavior Therapist. She has studied MSW: Medical and Psychiatry from India, also she holds RBT license.
She started her career as a Psychiatric Counselor, later she found her interest to work with children and became a Behavior Therapist. During this period, she gained experience from various settings such as a rehabilitation center and private clinic.
She is a passionate therapist and her ultimate reward is the progress of every child. She believes in working hand in hand with parents and families for the holistic development of the child.
Degrees & Certifications
- MSW: Medical & Psychiatry
- BA: Social Science
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Anjaly Mohandas
Registered Nurse
Anjaly Mohandas
Registered Nurse
Anjaly is our Registered Nurse, she studied for her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Elite College of Nursing, Thrissur, India. She has been part of our team since 2023.
She assists the Dr with children and handles the medical aspect of the clinic, she also helps write medical reports and communicates with the laboratories.
Anjaly is an optimistic person, flexible to work and a quick learner. She is very caring and welcoming towards everyone she meets. She is so amazing with the children and has adapted so well to the job.
She is a good team person and responsible for her work.
Degrees & Certifications
She assists the Dr with children and handles the medical aspect of the clinic, she also helps write medical reports and communicates with the laboratories.
Anjaly is an optimistic person, flexible to work and a quick learner. She is very caring and welcoming towards everyone she meets. She is so amazing with the children and has adapted so well to the job.
She is a good team person and responsible for her work.
Degrees & Certifications
- Bachelor's in Nursing
- BLS Certification
Dr. Deepa Bapat
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Deepa Bapat
Clinical Psychologist
Deepa is a highly qualified neuropsychologist from Australia where she received her Bachelor's and her Doctorate from Macquarie University Sydney. She is a registered clinical psychologist with the DHA.
She specializes in the area of epilepsy. She is a professor adjunct at Flame University and enjoys teaching. She has taught developmental psychology, Neuropsychology, educational psychology, and more.
She has been working with Singhania Clinic and Therapy Centre since 2019. She has lectured and educated parents on autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. She assists in the evaluation of the same.
She worked at Hinduja Hospital and Fortis Hospital before that in Mumbai, focussing on autism, ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and return to work and capacity evaluations. She has a particular interest in dementia as well.
She has published several papers on autism, epilepsy, and dementia.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology), Macquarie University Australia 2012
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Macquarie University Australia 2008
- Member of the International Neuropsychological Society
- Member of the Movement Disorder Society
Adah Nyoro
Medical Receptionist & RBT
Adah Nyoro
Medical Receptionist & RBT
Adah is a medical receptionist and recently a Registered behavioural therapist. Kenyan by birth, she studied for her Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Egerton University- Kenya. She has vast experience in performing administrative tasks as well as outpatient and inpatient care with a passion in working to improve patient care especially in remote areas.
She is positive minded and feels privileged to work with special children in this clinic as it has been her passion to see children grow and become self-sufficient and gain skills towards independence.
Academic qualifications:
She is positive minded and feels privileged to work with special children in this clinic as it has been her passion to see children grow and become self-sufficient and gain skills towards independence.
Academic qualifications:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- School of Diabetes- International Diabetes Foundation
- Registered Behaviour Technician(RBT)