Fathima Jilna

Ms. Fathima Jilna is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN in Abu Dhabi. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India in 2015, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Jyoti Nivas College, India in 2013. She is a licensed psychologist with the DoH, in Abu Dhabi.

With over nine years of professional experience in India and the UAE, Ms. Jilna worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults, in diagnosing and treating a range of psychological and developmental disorders. She gained extensive clinical experience through diverse settings including schools, psychiatric hospitals, NGOs, and rehabilitation centers, building expertise in psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions. She served at KidsHeart Medical Center, Abu Dhabi as a senior clinical psychologist for two years before joining the ACPN family. Additionally, her interest in academics and research on the intersection of the built environment and mental health led her to paper presentations at the Gender Symposium at the Avani Institute of Design, India.

Ms. Jilna specializes in managing developmental and behavioral disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech and Language Disorders, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual Disabilities, and Behavioral Dysregulation. She is skilled in administering psychological assessments such as intelligence tests (WPPSI, WISC, WAIS), educational assessments (WIAT), and behavioral/emotional evaluations (BASC, CONNERS, CBCL). She collaborates closely withpsychiatrists, speech and language therapists, andoccupational therapiststo provide holistic care, particularly for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.