Our ABA Therapists
Naira Hesham (Lead Therapist)
Naira graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social services and has been working as a behavior therapist before joining Momentum. She completed the 40 hours training requirement to become an RBT and her next step is to become an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT).Naira enjoys teaching children through play while enhancing their language, social and daily living skills.
Maria Magued (Lead Therapist)
Maria is an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) .She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from the British University in Egypt. During her last year in college, she completed an internship in Gamal Mady Abou Elazayem psychiatric hospital. Maria finds joy in working with kids and empowering them in their daily lives.
Mostafa Menyawi (Instructor Therapist)
Mostafa earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo. During his studies, Mostafa discovered a profound interest in working with children, particularly those with developmental differences. While undergoing his studies at AUC, he also began his journey interning and shadowing at Kasr El Maadi Hospital for Mental Health.
Driven by a desire to provide direct support and create positive change, Mostafa completed the 40 hour training to become a Behavior Technician. Mostafa is dedicated to ongoing professional development and is eager to contribute to the success of each child at Momentum.
Nadeen Alaa (Instructor Therapist)
Nadeen holds a Master's degree in Psychological Studies of Children with Special Needs from Ain Shams University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Helwan University. She has professional experience as an Integration Teacher, where she supported children with ASD through inclusive educational strategies that promoted participation and social development. Nadeen has also completed the 40-hour training to become a Behavior Technician, combining advanced academic preparation with hands-on expertise to deliver evidence-based interventions that foster meaningful inclusion and measurable progress.
Sara Maher (Instructor Therapist)
Sara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Misr University for Science and Technology and completed the 40-hour ABA training. She gained practical experience in several specialized centers. She developed the project “AI-Based Autism Diagnosis Application”, which earned recognition in international competitions. Sara believes in the role of technology in advancing special education and is passionate about helping children develop communication, social, and daily living skills.
Maria Shehata (Instructor Therapist)
Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Disorders from Cairo University. She has completed the 40-hour ABA training and gained hands-on experience through internships in several specialized centers. Maria has also worked as an Integration Teacher in different schools, supporting children with diverse developmental and communication needs
Rahma Ali (Instructor Therapist)
Rahma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo and spent a semester abroad at Leiden University in the Netherlands, broadening her global perspective on psychology and behavioral sciences.
She gained hands-on experience through clinical and community roles, including training at The Behman Hospital , El-Amal Hospital for Addiction and Psychiatry as well as Safe Egypt, where she contributed to child protection and caregiver awareness campaigns.
Rahma has also completed the 40-hour Behavior Technician training and is passionate about helping children develop their communication, social, and daily living skills.
Our Occupational therapist
Omar Gohar
Omar is an Occupational Therapist and Teaching Assistant at the department of motor disability at Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST). Omar has a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and is currently furthering his expertise by studying Sensory Integration through the (Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration) program which is affiliated with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Our Speech Therapist
Mona Enan
Mona, is a dedicated Speech-Language Therapist, graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2001 before embarking on a dynamic career journey. After obtaining certification from the Hearing and Speech Institute in 2014, Mona channeled her passion into aiding children with diverse communication disorders. Over the past 12 years, she has adeptly worked and aided various challenges including receptive/expressive language disorders, childhood Apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, and more. Mona's commitment to professional growth is evident through her numerous certifications, including TalkTools and courses in managing ADHD and autism-related practices. Her multifaceted expertise enables her to effectively aid and develop children's skills, fostering their integration into society and simplifying daily challenges. With a passion for empowering children to overcome obstacles, Mona remains dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of those she serves.
Our Office Manager
Aya Jamal
Aya plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of our center. She provides a welcoming and supportive environment for our children and their families .She also acts as the parents first point of contact concerning appointments and scheduling. Aya provides information about the center's services and addresses any parental concerns. She additionally oversees all administrative tasks including correspondence , record keeping and data management .