1. Intellectual Disability
Common
Parent filter tags
- Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome
Recommended hero types
- lsa
- shadow teacher
UAE Classification Guide
People of Determination — Matching Guide
Categories 1–12 expand the national classification in Cabinet Resolution No. 3 of 2018 (and common UAE school practice) so families can match with the right inclusion heroes — LSAs, shadow teachers, and linked specialists. Gifted with Additional Needs (2e) is a Himam matching tag only — giftedness is not a disability category in the Cabinet Resolution.
UAE Federal Law No. 29/2006 · Cabinet Resolution 3/2018 · Dubai Law 3/2022 · UNCRPD · DSM-5 · KHDA 2017
2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Very common in UAE schools
Parent filter tags
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
Recommended hero types
- shadow teacher
- lsa
- behaviour specialist
- occupational therapist
3. ADHD
Very common in UAE schools
Parent filter tags
- ADHD — Attention Support
Recommended hero types
- lsa
- behaviour specialist
4. Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Very common in UAE schools
Parent filter tags
- Dyslexia / Reading Difficulties
- Dysgraphia / Writing Difficulties
- Dyscalculia / Maths Difficulties
Recommended hero types
- lsa
- occupational therapist
5. Communication Disorders
Common
Parent filter tags
- Speech & Language Difficulties
Recommended hero types
- speech language therapist
- lsa
6. Emotional & Behavioural Disorders
Common
Parent filter tags
- Emotional & Behavioural
Recommended hero types
- behaviour specialist
- lsa
7. Hearing Disability
Present
Parent filter tags
- Hearing Impairment
Recommended hero types
- lsa
8. Visual Disability
Present
Parent filter tags
- Visual Impairment
Recommended hero types
- lsa
9. Deaf-Blind Disability
Rare
Parent filter tags
- Complex / Multiple Needs
Recommended hero types
- shadow teacher
- inclusion coordinator
- lsa
10. Physical / Orthopedic Disability
Present
Parent filter tags
- Physical Disability
Recommended hero types
- lsa
- occupational therapist
11. Other Health Impairments / Chronic Conditions
Present
Parent filter tags
- Chronic Health Condition
Recommended hero types
- lsa
12. Multiple / Complex Disabilities
Less common
Parent filter tags
- Complex / Multiple Needs
Recommended hero types
- shadow teacher
- inclusion coordinator
- lsa
13. Gifted with Additional Needs (2e) — Himam matching tag
Himam matching tag — not a Cabinet Resolution categoryCommon
Parent filter tags
- Twice Exceptional (Gifted + SEN)
Recommended hero types
- lsa
- educational psychologist