Every child is unique, and every child’s developmental journey is different. Some children require support with communication, others with learning, mobility, behavior, sensory processing, or daily living skills. Many children benefit from support across several areas at the same time.

At Tanzeem al Lissan, we believe that no single professional can address every aspect of a child’s development alone.

That is why we follow a multidisciplinary approach, where educators, therapists, counselors, and rehabilitation professionals work together as one coordinated team to design, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans.

Our shared goal is simple:

To provide every child with the right support, at the right time, from the right professionals.

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What Is a Multidisciplinary Team?

A multidisciplinary team is a group of professionals from different specialties who collaborate to support the educational, physical, emotional, communication, and social development of each learner.

Rather than working independently, our professionals:

• Share observations and expertise
• Participate in assessment and planning
• Develop coordinated goals
• Monitor progress together
• Communicate regularly with families
• Adjust intervention plans as children’s needs evolve

This collaborative model ensures that every aspect of a child’s development is considered.

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Why Teamwork Matters

Children often experience challenges that are interconnected.

For example:

• A child with speech difficulties may also require support with social communication and classroom participation.
• A child with cerebral palsy may benefit from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, assistive technology, and special education.
• A child with autism may require educational support, behavioral strategies, speech therapy, sensory integration activities, and family guidance.

By working together, professionals can create a coordinated plan that supports the child as a whole rather than addressing isolated challenges.

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Our Team of Professionals

Special Educators

Special educators play a central role in supporting each learner’s academic, social, and functional development.

Their responsibilities include:

• Conducting educational assessments
• Developing individualized learning plans
• Delivering adapted instruction
• Supporting classroom participation
• Teaching literacy and numeracy
• Building functional academic skills
• Encouraging independence
• Monitoring educational progress

They work closely with therapists and families to ensure that learning continues both in school and at home.

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Speech & Language Therapists

Communication is fundamental to learning, relationships, and participation.

Speech and language therapists help learners develop skills in:

• Understanding language
• Expressing ideas
• Speech clarity
• Vocabulary development
• Social communication
• Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), where appropriate
• Feeding and swallowing support, when applicable

Their work enables children to communicate more confidently in everyday situations.

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Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists help children participate more independently in daily activities.

Areas of support may include:

• Fine motor development
• Handwriting readiness
• Sensory processing
• Self-care skills
• Play skills
• Classroom participation
• Attention and organization
• Adaptive strategies and equipment

Their interventions help learners become more independent at home, school, and in the community.

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Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists support children in developing movement, strength, balance, and mobility.

They work on:

• Gross motor development
• Walking and mobility
• Balance and coordination
• Postural control
• Muscle strength
• Physical endurance
• Mobility aids, where appropriate

Improved physical function enables children to participate more actively in education and daily life.

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Psychologists

Psychologists contribute to the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being of learners.

Their work may include:

• Developmental assessments
• Cognitive assessments
• Behavioral evaluations
• Emotional support
• Counseling
• Behavior intervention planning
• Parent guidance

Psychologists collaborate closely with educators and therapists to develop comprehensive support strategies.

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Behavioral Specialists

Behavioral specialists help learners develop positive behaviors that support communication, learning, and participation.

Support may focus on:

• Understanding behavior patterns
• Positive behavior support
• Emotional regulation
• Social interaction
• Classroom participation
• Transition support
• Functional behavior strategies

The emphasis is always on teaching new skills rather than simply reducing challenging behaviors.

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Computer & Digital Skills Instructors

Technology plays an increasingly important role in education and employment.

Our digital skills instructors help learners develop:

• Basic computer literacy
• Microsoft Office skills
• Internet safety
• Digital communication
• Educational technology
• Creative digital projects
• Career-related technology skills

These competencies prepare learners for lifelong learning and future employment opportunities.

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Vocational Skills Trainers

As learners approach adulthood, vocational trainers help them prepare for greater independence.

Training may include:

• Workplace readiness
• Career exploration
• Practical work skills
• Entrepreneurship awareness
• Professional communication
• Employment preparation

The focus is on building confidence and helping learners transition successfully into adult life.

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Sign Language Instructors

For learners with hearing impairment and individuals wishing to communicate more effectively with the Deaf community, our sign language instructors provide structured Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) training.

They support:

• Language development
• Family communication
• Inclusive education
• Community participation
• Professional training
• Deaf awareness

By promoting accessible communication, they help create more inclusive environments for everyone.

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Parent Counselors and Family Support Professionals

Families are essential partners in every child’s journey.

Our family support professionals provide:

• Parent counseling
• Home-based learning strategies
• Educational guidance
• Emotional support
• Parent workshops
• Transition planning
• Community resource information

Their guidance empowers families to reinforce learning and development beyond the classroom and therapy sessions.

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The Family: Our Most Important Team Member

No multidisciplinary team is complete without parents and caregivers.

Families provide valuable insight into their child’s:

• Strengths
• Interests
• Daily routines
• Communication style
• Goals
• Challenges
• Achievements

We encourage families to participate in assessment, goal setting, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, progress reviews, and home-based learning.

Working together creates consistency across home, school, and rehabilitation environments.

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How Our Team Works Together

Our collaborative process includes:

Assessment

Professionals evaluate the child’s strengths and support needs.

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Collaborative Planning

The team develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with measurable goals.

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Coordinated Intervention

Each professional contributes according to their area of expertise while working toward shared objectives.

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Progress Monitoring

The team regularly reviews outcomes, discusses progress, and adjusts goals as needed.

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Family Partnership

Parents remain actively involved throughout the entire process.

This cycle supports continuous learning and development.

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Continuous Professional Development

Education and rehabilitation continue to evolve.

Our professionals are encouraged to participate in:

• Professional training
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Continuing education
• Research activities
• Knowledge sharing
• Evidence-informed practice

By investing in professional growth, we strengthen the quality of services provided to our learners and families.

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Working Together for Better Outcomes

The strength of Tanzeem al Lissan lies not only in the expertise of individual professionals but in the way they collaborate.

Through coordinated planning, open communication, and shared commitment, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive support that addresses the educational, physical, emotional, communication, and social needs of every learner.

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Why Families Value Our Team

Families choose Tanzeem al Lissan because they benefit from:

• A coordinated multidisciplinary approach
• Individualized educational and rehabilitation planning
• Open communication with professionals
• Active family participation
• Comprehensive services under one organization
• Respectful and compassionate care
• Long-term developmental planning
• A shared commitment to every child’s success

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my child work with more than one professional?

If appropriate, yes. Depending on the child’s needs, several professionals may collaborate to provide coordinated support while working toward shared developmental goals.

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How do professionals communicate with each other?

Our multidisciplinary team regularly shares observations, reviews progress, and collaborates on planning to ensure that interventions remain consistent and aligned with each learner’s goals.

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Are parents involved in team meetings?

Yes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate in discussions, share observations, and contribute to educational and rehabilitation planning whenever appropriate.

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How often is progress reviewed?

Progress is reviewed regularly through classroom observations, therapy sessions, family feedback, and periodic evaluations. Goals are updated as learners develop and their needs change.

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One Team. One Purpose. Every Child.

Behind every successful learner is a team of dedicated professionals working together with families to create opportunities for growth, communication, independence, and inclusion.

At Tanzeem al Lissan, our multidisciplinary team combines expertise, compassion, and collaboration to ensure that every child receives individualized support designed to help them achieve their fullest potential. We invite you to meet our professionals, learn about our collaborative approach, and discover how working together can make a meaningful difference in your child’s journey.

Our Faculty

Sr. No.	Designation	Department / Unit	Name	Qualification	Experience
1	Principal	Tanzeem-al-lissan	Mrs. Kalsoom Iftikhar	MA Urdu, MEd Special Education	8
2	Senior Vice Principal Clinical Psychologist	Division of Intellectual & Developmental Rehabilitation Services and Assessment Coordination	Ms. Shaista Irshad	Ph D Scholer Applied Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology, ADCP, PGD Speech Language Therapy & PGD Autism Spectrum Disorder, M.Ed. Special Education. Certified in Autism assessment of ADOS-2 &ADI-R	18
Assessment Unit
3	ADOS-2 Assessor & Lead Clinical Assessor	Autism Spectrum Assessment, Psychological, Behavioral and Developmental assessment	Ms. Shaista Irshad	Ph D Scholer Applied Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology, ADCP, PGD Speech Language Therapy & PGD Autism Spectrum Disorder, M.Ed. Special Education. Certified in ADOS-2 &ADI-R	18
4	Developmental Assessor	Developmental Assessment	Ms. Zunaira Yasin	MS. Clinical Psychology	10
5	Speech & Language Assessor	Speech & Language Assessment	Ms. Gulnaz Fatima	MSc. Psychology, PGD Speech and Language Therapy	13
6	Hearing Assessor	Hearing Assessment	Ms. Afeerah Arsalan	BS. Psychology, PGD SLT, MA Special Education	12
7	Clinical Psychology Assessor	Psychological Assessment	Miss Kiran Irshad	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	4
8	Behavioural Assessor	Behavioural Assessment	Ms. Eshmal Fatima	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT	4
9	Physical Rehabilitation Assessor	Physical Assessment	Dr. Shameen Gull	DPT, MS Rehabilitation Sciences	2
10	Educational Assessor	Educational Assessment	MS. Insha Liaqat	M.Phil Education. MA. Special Edu. PGD SLT, ASD	4
11	Autism Educational Assessor	Autism Educational Assessment	Ms. Aeysha Ijaz	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	6
12	Autism Speech Assessor	Autism Speech Assessment	Ms. Mubeen Aslam	MA Special Education, PGD SLT, ASD	6
13	Coordinator Clinical Psychologist ASD Specialist	IFRA for Autism	Ms. Aeysha Ijaz	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	6
14	Speech Therapist ASD Specialist		Ms. Mubeen Aslam	MA Special Education, PGD SLT, ASD	6
15	Speech Therapist ASD Specialist		Miss. Hina Rahat	BS. Psychology, ADCP, PDG SLT & ASD	6
16	Speech Therapist ASD Specialist		Miss. Hira Yaqoob	MSc. Psychology, PGD SLT, ASD	5
17	Psychologist Speech Therapist		Miss Memoona Najeeb	BS. Psychology, PGD Speech & Language Therapy	5
18	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Tehreem Fatima	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	3
19	Psychologist		Miss. Laiba Aslam	BS Psychology	2
20	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Hira Mukhtar	MS Clinical Psychology	2
21	Speech Therapist ASD Specialist		Miss. Anmol Rida	BS. Psychology, PGD SLT & ASD	2
22	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Fazeelat	BS. Psychology, PMDCP
23	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Arooba Saeed	MS Clinical Psychology	1
24	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Ayesha Moeen	MS Clinical Psychology	1
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27	Coordinator Psychologist	Physio Unit	Miss. Iqra Gul	MSc Psychology, Dip. Physical therapy and Occupational Therapy	12
28	Psychologist		Miss. Mah Noor	MSc Psychology, Bed Spl. Edu. PGD SLT	4
29	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Syeda Iqra	MS Clinical Psychology	2
30	Physio Therapist		Miss. Shameen Gull	DPT, MS Rehabilitation Sciences	2
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32	Coordinator Psychologist	Al-Masoom Centre (Groups)	Miss Iqra Gull	MSc Psychology, Dip. Physical therapy and Occupational Therapy	12
33	Psychologist		Miss. Irum Batool	MSc Psychology, M Ed Special Education. ADCP	9
34	Psychologist		Miss. Hira Shehzadi	MSc Psychology, M Ed Special Education.	9
35	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Sana Ehsan	MS Clinical Psy. ADCP, M.Ed. Spl. Edu. PGD SLT	6
36	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Hina Abdulla	MSc Psychology, ADCP. PGD SLT	5
37	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Kainat Khan	MS Clinical Psychology	5
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40	Coordinator Clinical Psychologist	Al-Masoom Centre (Individual Sessions)	Miss. Kiran Irshad	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	4
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42	Psychologist		Miss. Khunsha	BS Psychology,	3
43	Psychologist		Miss. Pakeeza Shakeel	MSc Psychology	3
44	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Hina Kalsoom	MS Clinical Psychology, CBT	1
45	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Emaan Ashfaq	MS Clinical Psychology	1
46	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Saman Naeem	MS Clinical Psychology	1
47	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Huda Zaheer	MS Clinical Psychology	1
48	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Marium Imran	MS Clinical Psychology	1
49	Clinical Psychologist		Miss. Khansa Nasir	BS Psychology, PMDCP	1
50	Clinical Psychologist		Miss Eshmal Fatima	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT	4
51	Coordinator Speech & Language Therapist	Speech Therapy Unit	Ms. Gulnaz Fatima	MSc. Psychology, MA Special Edu. PGD SLT	13
52	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Sahar Naz	M.Sc.Psychology. ADCP, MA Spl. Edu.PGD SLT	7
53	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Amna Jabeen	MSc. Psychology, MA Special Edu. PGD SLT	7
54	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Umme Eman	MSc. Psy., PGD Seech and Language Therapy	4
55	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Anum Javed	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT	4
56	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Madeeha Iftikhar	MSc. Psy., PGD Seech and Language Therapy	3
57	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Saira Amjad	MSc. Psy., PGD Seech and Language Therapy	3
58	Speech & Language Therapist		Miss. Zartasha Rasheed	BS Applied Psy. PGD SLT, PGD ASD	1
59	Coordinator Special Educationist	Inclusive Education Unit	Miss. Insha Liaqat	M.Phil Education. MA. Special Edu. PGD SLT, ASD	4
60	Clinical Psychologist Speech Therapist		Miss. Fiza Yaqoob	BS Psychology, PMDCP, PGD SLT	3
61	Speech Therapist ASD Specialist		Miss. Manahil Sheikh	MSc. Applied Psy, PGD SLT & ASD, RBT	3
62	Vice Principal Clinical Psychologist	Division of Hearing Rehabilitation Services	Ms. Saba Saood	MS. Clinical Psychology, PGD SLT & ASD	8
63	Coordinator Special Educationist	Danish Centre	Ms. Afeerah Arsalan	MSc. Psychology, MA Special Education PGD SLT	12
64	Special Educationist		Ms. Afsheen Asif	MSc. Environmental Science, MA Special. Education. PGD SLT&ASD	4
65	Psychologist		Ms. Aneeqa Basharat	MSc Psychology	7
66			Ms. Ayesha Awan	MSc Psychology, M.Ed Special Education PGD Speech and Language therapy	7
67	Special Educationist Speech Therapist		Ms. Anum Touhid	MSc Psychology, M.Ed Special Education PGD Speech and Language therapy	7
68	Psychologist Speech Therapist		Ms. Marwa Zubair	MSc Psychology, PGD Speech and Language therapy	6
69	Special Educationist		Miss. Noor Fatima	B.Ed (Hon) Special Education	3
70	Special Educationist		Miss. Shamsa Ilyas	M.Phil Special Education	3
71	Special Educationist		Miss. Anam Farooq	MA Special Education	2
72	Special Educationist		Miss. Ratiba	B.Ed (Hon)Special Education	2
73			Ms.  Muqaddsa Rasool	M.A Special Education, PGD SLT	2
74	Clinical Psychologist & Speech therapist		Miss. Tayyaba Waris	MS. Clinical Psychology, PGD SLT	1
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77	Coordinator Lecturer Fine Art	Danish Degree College of Special Education	Miss. Saba Arshad	BFA Textile Designing, B. Ed Special Education	9
78	Computer Instructor		Miss. Muqaddas Hameed	MS Information Technology	1
79	Physical Instructor		Miss. Sahar Aslam	MSc Physical Edu. & Sports Science B. Ed Spl. Edu	2
80			Miss. Anum Maqbool	MCS	1
81	Lecturer English		Miss. Juvairia Batool	M.Phil English Linguistic & Literature	3
82	Lecturer English		Miss.  Anfaal Hassan	M.Phil English Linguistic & Literature	1
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84	Coordinator	Sehara Centres	Ms. Afsheen Asif	MSc. Environmental Science, MA Special. Education. PGD SLT&ASD	6
Chak No.103 JB    Sehara-1
85			Ms. Ayesha Naveed	M.A B.Ed	10
86			Ms. Zara Qasim	M.A Special Education	6
87			Ms. Saima Ayub	B.A	6
88			Ms. Haneefan		8
Cha K No. 67 JB    Sehara-1
89			Ms. Rubina Kousar	M.A, Special Education	16
90			Ms. Farhat Saleem	M.A, B.Ed	14
91			Ms. Sajida Rafique	M.A, B.Ed	11
92			Ms. Areeba Nazir	M.A, B.Ed  Special Edu	9
93			Ms. Freeha Afzal	M.A, B.Ed	9
94			Ms. Naila Javed	B.A,	9
95			Ms. Tehmina Kousar	B. A	10
96			Rashid Bibi		13
Aminpur –     Sehara I
97			Ms. Mahmooda Akhtar	M.A B.Ed	15
98			Iqra Asmat	M.A Bed	13
99			Miss Sidra Saleem ( HI)	B.A Special	9
Khurrianwala –     Sehara II
100			Ms. Anoshe Kanwal	MS Clinical Psychology	5
101			Ms. Hina Jawad	MSc. Psychology, M.Ed.	14
102			Ms. Rabia Jabeen	B.A, B Ed	8
103			Ms. Fakhra		9
Chak Jhumra –     Sehara II
104			Ms. Razia Shahid	M.A Special Education	14
105			Ms. Nadia Hameed	M Sc Psychology	8
106			Ms. Nasim Akhtar	B. A B. Ed	9
107			Ms. Nazeeran		11
Dijkot –     Sehara II
108			Ms. Samia Aslam	M.A Spl Edu. PGD SLT	11
109			Ms.  Sayyam Shafqat	BS Special Education	2
110			Ms. Sana Shafqat	BS Special Education	2
111			Ms. Hameedan		7
Samundri –     Sehara II

Faculty – Professional Programs

164	Coordinator	PGD Speech and language Therapy	Ms. Shaista Irshad	Ph D Scholer Applied Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology, ADCP, PGD Speech Language Therapy & PGD Autism Spectrum Disorder, M.Ed. Special Education. Certified in ADOS-2	12
165			Mr. Nouman Muneer	Ph D Scholer Clinical Psychology, PGD SLT	12
166			Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed	PhD, MA Education, MEd Special Education	38
167			Dr. Haji Buzdar	MBBS FCPS	5
168			Miss. Saba Sood	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	11
169			Miss. Sumaira Hayat	MS. Clinical Psychology, PGD SLT	1
170			Miss. Anfaal Hassan	MS. English Linguistic & Literature	1
172			Mr. Muhammad Liaqat Multani	M.Phil Arabic, Shahadat ul Aalamiyah	1
173	Coordinator	PGD Autism Spectrum Disorder	Miss. Saba Sood	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	11
174			Dr. Muhammad Jamil Bajwa	MS Assessment (Australia) PhD	34
175			Ms. Shaista Irshad	Ph D Scholer Applied Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology, ADCP, PGD Speech Language Therapy & PGD Autism Spectrum Disorder, M.Ed. Special Education. Certified in ADOS-2	12
176			Ms. Zunaira Yasin	MS. Clinical Psy,	9
177			Ms. Ayesha Ijaz	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	5
178			Mr. Muhammad Liaqat Multani	M.Phil Arabic, Shahadat ul Aalamiyah	1
179	Coordinator	ADP Special Education	Ms. Kiran Irshad	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT & ASD	4
180			Ms. Insha Liaqat	M. Phil Edu. MA Spl. Ed. PGD SLT, ASD	4
181			Ms. Mah Noor	BS Psychology, PGD SLT	4
182			Ms. Muqaddas Hameed	MS Information Technology	1
183			Ms. Noor Fatima	BS. Special Education	2
184			Hafiz Muhammad Saad	MBA, M. Phil Special Education PGD ASD	10
185			Ms, Eshmal Fatima	MS. Clinical Psy, PGD SLT	4