Al Balagh Academy
Online Masterclass Series
An Islamic Approach to Raising Children with Autism and ADHD
A comprehensive one-day masterclass by Aksaa (UK), in collaboration with Al Balagh Academy, integrating Islamic perspectives, clinical insight, diagnostic understanding, nutritional guidance, and lived parental experience to help families support children with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent needs.
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About
Many parents raising children with Autism or ADHD struggle to find guidance that feels practical, trustworthy, and aligned with Islamic values. Information is often fragmented or overwhelming, assessment pathways can be confusing, and families are left trying to understand their child’s behaviour without a clear, grounded framework.
This masterclass offers a calm, structured starting point that helps parents make sense of neurodivergence, strengthening emotional resilience and family wellbeing.
By bringing together a balanced Islamic outlook with accessible professional insight—including perspectives on behaviour, wellbeing, nutrition, assessment, and lived family experience—the programme introduces simple and meaningful ways to support a child’s development both socially and emotionally. It helps parents recognise needs with greater clarity, respond with more confidence and compassion, and nurture a home environment rooted in stability, understanding, and spiritual grounding.
Duration
1 Day
Video Recordings
Available for Paid LMS Students
Mobile App Access
Available for Paid LMS Students
Format
6 Hours Live Online Course
Live Q&A
Interactive discussion session
Supplementary Materials
Presentations & eBook (Paid LMS Students)
Assessment
1 Main Graded Exam
Certificate
Digital Certificate (Paid LMS Students)
LISTEN TO THE
Event Speakers
Ustadh Kaushar Tai
(Founder & Lead Trainer at Aksaa, UK)
Imam Mohammed Lockhat
(Principal Imam, The Peace Centre, Leicester, UK)
Dr Abdul Mutalib Khan
(Founder, eMedicard Global & Medical Practitioner)
Brother Tabassum Nawaz
(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)
Brother Munir Muhammad
(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)
Sister Saima Alvi
(Mother of a Neurodivergent Child & Educator)
LISTEN TO THE
Event Speakers
Ustadh Kaushar Tai
(Founder & Lead Trainer at Aksaa, UK)
Imam Mohammed Lockhat
(Principal Imam, The Peace Centre, Leicester, UK)
Dr Abdul Mutalib Khan
(Founder, eMedicard Global & Medical Practitioner)
Brother Tabassum Nawaz
(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)
Brother Munir Muhammad
(Co-Founder, Olliedx – ADHD Screening Platform)
Sister Saima Alvi
(Mother of a Neurodivergent Child & Educator)
Introduction
Supporting a child with Autism or ADHD often requires families to interpret unfamiliar behaviours, navigate complex information, and maintain emotional steadiness in the face of daily challenges. This programme guides parents through a thoughtful and accessible learning journey that connects Islamic ethics, family wellbeing, and evidence-informed knowledge, offering a holistic understanding of neurodivergence from multiple perspectives.
The day unfolds gradually, beginning with a clear explanation of Autism and ADHD in everyday life and moving into Islamic reflections on compassion, difference, and parental responsibility. Clinical guidance helps families understand the gut–brain connection and how nutrition and lifestyle influence behaviour and focus, while a dedicated session on assessments provides clarity on screening, diagnosis, and practical next steps. Real-world strategies are further grounded through the lived experience of a mother raising a neurodivergent child, offering insights that resonate deeply with families. The programme also introduces supportive approaches to Islamic learning and offers spiritually uplifting duas that help parents cultivate calm and resilience.
With integrated Q&A moments and expert-led explanations, the masterclass supports parents in building a well-rounded understanding of their child’s needs. By the end of the programme, families gain practical tools, a stronger sense of direction, and a spiritually anchored approach that supports their child’s wellbeing and enhances harmony within the home.
#Audience
Who Should Attend?
This masterclass is designed for:
- Parents and caregivers of children with Autism, ADHD, or suspected neurodivergence who want clearer guidance, confidence, and practical direction.
- Mothers and fathers seeking faith-aligned support to better understand their child’s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
- Teachers, madrasa instructors, and Qur’an educators looking for effective ways to support neurodivergent learners in both academic and Islamic settings.
- Family members and relatives who play a role in the child’s upbringing and want to understand their needs more compassionately.
- Community workers, youth mentors, and support volunteers who engage with neurodivergent children or families in their community.
- Imams, chaplains, and Islamic counsellors who wish to deepen their understanding of Autism and ADHD from both an Islamic and a practical perspective.
- Any individual seeking a balanced, accessible introduction to Autism and ADHD that combines Islamic insight with real-world guidance.
#Objectives
Programme Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Gain a clearer understanding of Autism and ADHD and how these differences may shape a child’s behaviour, communication, and daily needs.
- Explore Islamic perspectives on compassion, difference, and parental responsibility when supporting neurodivergent children.
- Become familiar with common pathways for assessment and support, including how screening and evaluation processes typically work.
- Recognize how lifestyle factors can influence a child’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing.
- Learn from real family experiences to understand the practical realities of raising a neurodivergent child.
- Discover supportive ways to teach Qur’an and Islamic learning that are sensitive to a child’s developmental needs.
- Develop a spiritually grounded mindset that strengthens parental resilience and emotional steadiness.
#OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes
After completing this masterclass, participants will:
- Recognize characteristics of Autism and ADHD with greater confidence and clarity.
- Respond to their child’s needs through an Islamic lens, grounded in compassion and patience.
- Navigate assessment pathways more confidently, understanding what options are available to families.
- Make more informed choices around routines, wellbeing, and lifestyle support for their child.
- Apply practical ideas to strengthen communication, structure, and connection at home.
- Support their child’s Islamic learning in gentle, flexible, and developmentally sensitive ways.
- Draw upon duas and spiritual practices that help parents cultivate calm and emotional resilience.
AL BALAGH SESSION SCHEDULE
11th January 2026
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM UK
Key Features of Autism & ADHD
- Understand common behavioural, emotional, and developmental characteristics of Autism and ADHD.
- Learn how these differences may influence communication, routines, and everyday functioning.
- Build a foundational understanding before exploring Islamic, nutritional, and practical perspectives.
Islamic Perspective on Autism & Neurodivergence
- Explore how Islam approaches difference, compassion, and parental responsibility.
- Understand the spiritual dignity of neurodivergent individuals in Islamic teachings.
- Discover faith-aligned approaches that support emotional and family wellbeing.
How Nutrition Can Support Brain & Behaviour
- Learn how gut health, diet, and lifestyle influence behaviour, focus, and emotional regulation.
- Understand the science behind the gut–brain connection in children with ASD/ADHD.
- Consider simple lifestyle insights that may support a child’s wellbeing.
Screening & Assessment Pathways
- Become familiar with how Autism and ADHD screening tools work.
- Understand what assessments typically measure and how to interpret them.
- Gain clarity on next steps and available evaluation pathways for families.
A Mother’s Lived Experience of Raising a Neurodivergent Child
- Hear insights from a parent navigating emotional, practical, and social challenges.
- Understand what supportive routines and daily strategies look like in real life.
- Learn how families adapt, build resilience, and support their child’s unique needs.
Special Duas for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
- Learn meaningful duas that support emotional strength and spiritual grounding.
- Understand how parents can draw upon remembrance and prayer during challenging moments.
- Build a more resilient mindset rooted in hope, trust, and patience.
AL BALAGH SESSION SCHEDULE
11th January 2026
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM UK
- Understand common behavioural, emotional, and developmental characteristics of Autism and ADHD.
- Learn how these differences may influence communication, routines, and everyday functioning.
- Build a foundational understanding before exploring Islamic, nutritional, and practical perspectives.
- Explore how Islam approaches difference, compassion, and parental responsibility.
- Understand the spiritual dignity of neurodivergent individuals in Islamic teachings.
- Discover faith-aligned approaches that support emotional and family wellbeing.
- Learn how gut health, diet, and lifestyle influence behaviour, focus, and emotional regulation.
- Understand the science behind the gut–brain connection in children with ASD/ADHD.
- Consider simple lifestyle insights that may support a child’s wellbeing.
- Become familiar with how Autism and ADHD screening tools work.
- Understand what assessments typically measure and how to interpret them.
- Gain clarity on next steps and available evaluation pathways for families.
- Hear insights from a parent navigating emotional, practical, and social challenges.
- Understand what supportive routines and daily strategies look like in real life.
- Learn how families adapt, build resilience, and support their child’s unique needs.
- Learn meaningful duas that support emotional strength and spiritual grounding.
- Understand how parents can draw upon remembrance and prayer during challenging moments.
- Build a more resilient mindset rooted in hope, trust, and patience.
Reserve Your Place
STANDARD
£9.99
Live Session Access
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
STANDARD PLUS
£29.99
Live Session + Full Learning Access
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
PREMIUM
£99.99
Live Session + Full Learning Access
+ Additional Live Course
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
STANDARD
£9.99
Live Session Access
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
STANDARD PLUS
£29.99
Live Session + Full Learning Access
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
PREMIUM
£99.99
Live Session + Full Learning Access
+ Additional Live Course
- Attend Live Sessions
- Live Q&A
- Learning Portal Access
- Session Replays
- Learning Materials & Handouts
- Graded Assessment
- Digital Certificate
- Enrollment into the Ahadith of Psychology and Counselling Live Course — offering caregivers essential emotional resilience, Prophetic emotional tools, and spiritual grounding to better support their neurodivergent child.
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