Ayah Barghouti is a Child Development Specialist and Junior Psychometrist with a B.Sc. in Psychology & Health Science from Northeastern University (2021) and an M.Sc. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Dundee (2023). She specializes in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and executive functioning challenges.
Ayah facilitates individual executive functioning skills classes for adolescents with ADHD, focusing on practical strategies for organization, focus, and self-regulation in supportive and engaging environments. Guided by a strength-based approach, she is passionate about empowering neurodivergent children and young people to embrace their uniqueness while also providing tailored support for their families.
Certifications & Training
· DBT Skills Training: Fundamentals
· ACAMH CPD Learning Webinar
· Wolfson Center Youth Mental Health Research Program, Cardiff University
· Somatic & Trauma Healing Webinar- The Embody Lab (2024)
· ’Decode your ADHD’ Program- The Embody Lab (2024)
· Global Engagement Webinar on WHO Global Research Agenda on Health, Migration and Displacement (2025)
· Introduction to DBT workshop (2025)
Education
· M.Sc. in Developmental Psychology, University of Dundee (2023)
· B.Sc. in Psychology & Health Science, Northeastern University (2021)
Other Areas of Work & Special Interest
· Developmental trauma
· Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the mental health of children and young people
