Autism Practitioner - Dubai

Re:Cognition Health Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Re:Cognition Health Ltd is expanding to Dubai and seeks an Autism Practitioner to support the children’s department with ADOS-2 assessments and ASD reporting. You will co-write reports with senior clinicians and contribute to parent coaching sessions, documenting progress in the patient records.

The role requires UK training, strong communication, and a flexible, part-time schedule starting January 2027, with potential involvement in MDT meetings and pathway development for pediatric

Qualifications

• Qualified and trained in the UK
• Solid experience in the ADOS-2 assessment tool
• Available to start in January 2027, on a part time basis
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADOS-2 assessments as part of the autism assessment clinic
• Co-write ASD reports with the Consultant Paediatrician/ Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Support parent coaching sessions with families and document them in the medical records
• Assist in formulating intervention plans for families based on Developmental Curriculum
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and reflective practice groups
• Contribute to expansion of children’s department pathways and services

Skills

ADOS-2 experience

UK trained

Part-time availability

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified in the UK

Job description

About the Company

Re:Cognition Health is a leading provider of clinical services specialising in cognitive impairment and neurological conditions. Our Neurodiversity Service offers expert ASD and ADHD assessments, diagnosis and end-to-end management strategies for children and adults in London and Bristol, and now expanding to Dubai. From first assessment to long-term support, our team deliver a complete, clinician-led pathway build around a flexible and evidence based framework.

Our Autism Practitioners work with families, schools and other relevant professionals, supporting intervention, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), and broader neurodevelopmental assessments, to deliver a Consultant-led multidisciplinary pathway.

The primary focus of the role is:

1. Support the children’s department by conducting ADOS-2 assessment as part of the overall autism assessment clinic
2. Co-write high-quality and timely ASD reports together with the Consultant Paediatrician/ Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
3. Support the ESDM Specialist with evidence-based early intervention (ESDM, PACT) parent coaching sessions with parents/carers of children with ASD or other developmental differences and document them on the medical record system
4. Support the ESDM Specialist in formulating intervention plans for families and conduct assessments based on Developmental Curriculum
5. Participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings as well as in reflective practice groups
6. Contribute to the expansion of the children’s department pathways and services

The Candidate

To be considered for our Autism Practitioner role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Qualified and trained in the UK
• Solid experience in the ADOS-2 assessment tool
• Available to start in January 2027, on a part time basis
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Desirable

• Registered to practice in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
• In country, already relocated

Salary/Benefits

negotiable based on experience