Ms. Hiba Saad is an Occupational Therapist at ACPN Dubai. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Lebanese University. Ms. Saad is certified in multiple evidence-based approaches including the CO-OP Approach, Handwriting Without Tears, the Alert Program for Self-Regulation, DIR Floortime, and Occupational Performance Coaching. She has also undergone advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is currently pursuing certification in the Polyvagal Theory. She is a licensed OT in Lebanon and the UAE’s DHA.
With over nine years of experience, Ms. Saad worked across clinical, educational, and community-based settings in Lebanon and the UAE. She delivered occupational therapy services in hospitals, private clinics, schools, and mental health programs, supporting individuals across the lifespan. In addition to her clinical practice, she contributed academically as a university lecturer and clinical supervisor, delivering courses and practical training in pediatric and mental health occupational therapy. Ms. Saad served as founder and president of the Emirates Occupational Therapy Working Group under the Emirates Medical Association, contributing to local chapters and global professional networks.
Ms. Saad specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals—children, adolescents, and adults—with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, anxiety, and learning difficulties by focusing on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and daily living skills. She integrates her psychological and occupational therapy expertise through a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, enabling individuals and families to achieve meaningful participation across home, school, work, and community.
Nationality: Lebanese
Languages: Arabic, English, French
