UAE Classification Guide

People of Determination — 13 Categories

Based on UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 3 of 2018 (National Uniform Classification of Disabilities). Himam Heroes uses these categories to match families with the right inclusion heroes — LSAs, shadow teachers, and linked specialists.

UAE Federal Law No. 29/2006 · Cabinet Resolution 3/2018 · Dubai Law 3/2022 · UNCRPD · DSM-5 · KHDA 2017

1. Intellectual Disability

Common

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Intellectual Disability
Down Syndrome

Recommended hero types

lsa
shadow teacher

2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Very common in UAE schools

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory Processing Difficulties

Recommended hero types

shadow teacher
lsa
behaviour specialist
occupational therapist

3. ADHD

Very common in UAE schools

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ADHD — Attention Support

Recommended hero types

lsa
behaviour specialist

4. Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

Very common in UAE schools

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Dyslexia / Reading Difficulties
Dysgraphia / Writing Difficulties
Dyscalculia / Maths Difficulties

Recommended hero types

lsa
occupational therapist

5. Communication Disorders

Common

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Speech & Language Difficulties

Recommended hero types

speech language therapist
lsa

6. Emotional & Behavioural Disorders

Common

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Emotional & Behavioural

Recommended hero types

behaviour specialist
lsa

7. Hearing Disability

Present

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Hearing Impairment

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8. Visual Disability

Present

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Visual Impairment

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9. Deaf-Blind Disability

Rare

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Complex / Multiple Needs

Recommended hero types

shadow teacher
inclusion coordinator
lsa

10. Physical / Orthopedic Disability

Present

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Physical Disability

Recommended hero types

lsa
occupational therapist

11. Other Health Impairments / Chronic Conditions

Present

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Chronic Health Condition

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12. Multiple / Complex Disabilities

Less common

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Complex / Multiple Needs

Recommended hero types

shadow teacher
inclusion coordinator
lsa

13. Gifted with Additional Needs (2e)

Common

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Twice Exceptional (Gifted + SEN)

Recommended hero types

lsa
educational psychologist