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They Say It Takes A VillageEpisode 72 - From Misunderstood to Empowered: Rethinking ADHD Through Neuroscience With Special Guest Aalia ThobaniSend us a textWhat if ADHD isn’t a limitation, but a doorway to understanding how your child learns, thinks, and thrives?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Aalia Thobani—Founder & CEO of The Brain Accelerator, speech-language pathologist, and learning specialist with over 20 years of experience—to explore how neuroscience can shift the way we approach learning, attention, and behavior.We dive into what’s really happening when a child is labeled as “distracted” or “unmotivated,” and how understanding cognitive profiles like attention, processing speed, and executive function can unlock both potential a...2025-05-291h 14
Afternoons with Helen FarmerMaking social media work for youAfternoons is live from the Arab Media Summit – and taking your questions on how to make the digital world work for your business this summer. Helen is joined by entrepreneur Ahmad Alzamel, the influencer behind the globally viral Lazy Cat cake, and Alex Carvlalho from House of Social. Meanwhile, with four in five homes now boasting at least one smart device, tech journalist Nick Regos brings us up to speed on the rise of the robots. Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation talks antibiotic resistance, and Aalia Thobani, CEO at The Brain Accelerator, gives her ti...2025-05-2859 min
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo GawdatAalia Thobani - Helping the Next Generation Find Their VoiceToday I continue my conversation with remarkable women of the Middle East. I would like to remind you that remarkable is not just about the impact these women have had on the region, but also about how far they have come through their own challenges in life. Remarkable truly is about the journey, not the destination and my guest today is a perfect example of that. Aalia Thobani is a Canadian who grew up in Kenya and moved to Dubai to live a life in line with her passion. Her interests in cogn...2023-03-0452 min