Fuller Development helps parents increase their child’s communication skills, self-regulation capacities, and social-emotional development, resulting in happier, more connected children and families.
About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower parents and other caregivers with the tools and knowledge to enrich their child’s development.
Our Philosophy
We believe that all children have the potential to be calm, communicative, and connected to the world around them
We believe that parents and caregivers are the best providers of intervention and we have seen their potential to change a child’s developmental trajectory
We believe that children’s individual strengths and sensitivities need to be recognized and gently challenged
We believe in treating developmental gaps rather than symptoms
We believe that empowered parents and caregivers are the best advocates for their children
How we work
Fuller Development is an Abu Dhabi-based registered consultancy for parents of children with special needs. It was started to fill a gap in the UAE market for developmental, relationship-centered therapy options. As a parent consultancy rather than a treatment center, parents are a key part of all sessions and parent attendance is mandatory.
An initial interview and case history forms will gather important information about the child’s background, including birth history, early milestone achievement, and parent concerns. Following a play-based assessment, possible intervention programs will be discussed and suggested.
Regular weekly or biweekly sessions focus on the consultant coaching the parent in intervention techniques.
Sessions can take place in our Playroom, in the client’s home, or at a public space like a park or play center.
Our Consultants
Jessica Fuller, BA, BS, MS
Jessica has degrees in cultural studies, elementary education, and communication disorders, all received in her home country of the United States. In addition, she has undergone extensive training to become an Advanced DIR Floortime practitioner as well as a provider of the SSP, iLs Focus, and Therapeutic Listening services. She is currently working on Theraplay proficiency certification.
She has spent over a decade working with children and families and specializes in connecting to children with communication challenges.