About Sitaray – Autism & Special Needs Centre in Islamabad

Welcome to Sitaray!

The name Sitaray, which means “stars” in the Urdu language, symbolizes the limitless potential, individuality, and brilliance within every child with autism spectrum disorder and developmental challenges. Just as every star shines in its own unique way, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, communicate, and thrive with the right support, compassion, and understanding. At Sitaray Islamabad, we are dedicated to providing evidence based Early Intervention, Transition School, Life skills training, applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech therapy and occupational therapy that empowers children and families with hope and confidence. Our vision is to create brighter futures where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to shine.

Our Vision

To build a future where every child with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions is empowered to communicate, learn, grow, and thrive with dignity, confidence, and purpose. Sitaray envisions an inclusive society where children with special needs are given equal opportunities, compassionate support, and access to evidence based therapy and education that unlocks their fullest potential and creates meaningful change for families and communities across Pakistan.

Our Mission

At Sitaray, our mission is to provide top quality ABA, Speech therapy, occupational therapy, Transition school for autism, special education, and early intervention and vocational services to help children build communication, independence, confidence, and meaningful life skills. Through individualized care, professional excellence, family collaboration, and evidence based practices, we are committed to supporting children and families in the twin cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and across Pakistan with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Our Core Values

Evidence Based

Our interventions are guided by research, expertise, and individualized care.

Person Centred

We place children and families at the heart of every major decision.

Collaborative

We believe children thrive when families, therapists, and educators work together.

Dignity & Respect

We treat every child and family with kindness, dignity, and understanding.

Inclusive

We make sure every child feels accepted, valued, and supported.

Trust & Independence

We help build children develop confidence, character and independence.

Our Approach

At Sitaray, our approach to autism and special needs support in Islamabad is built on a strong evidence base and delivered within the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all programmes, our clinicians design person-centred, individualised plans shaped around each child’s unique strengths, needs and goals. Every decision is guided by data and ongoing clinical assessment, so that therapy evolves as the child grows. Drawing on disciplines including applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech therapy and occupational therapy, we support each child holistically, with dignity and respect at the heart of all we do. The result is evidence-based, compassionate care that is genuinely effective and empowering for every family we serve.

Our Results

At Sitaray, we make progress visible rather than simply promised. After every month of intervention, our clinicians share detailed progress reports and videos achieved tasks with parents, so families across Islamabad and Rawalpindi can see exactly how their child is developing and celebrate each milestone. This transparency keeps parents informed, involved and confident throughout their child’s therapy journey. The impact shows in meaningful, everyday gains in communication, independence and social confidence, the foundations of long-term growth. Most importantly, our early intervention and behaviour support programmes deliver life-changing outcomes: since our inception, Sitaray has successfully mainstreamed more than forty children with autism through our Transition school at Sitaray, Islamabad.

Our Clinical Director Dr. Adnan Khan

Dr. Adnan brings rare depth and breadth of expertise to his role as Clinical Director at Sitaray. He holds a Doctor of Education with specialisations in Organisational Leadership and Applied Behaviour Analysis and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), an International Behaviour Analyst (IBA), and a Registered Psychologist in New Zealand. With more than fifteen years of experience in the special needs sector, Dr. Khan has dedicated his career to improving outcomes for children and families through programme supervision, positive behaviour support, and comprehensive clinical assessments. His blend of clinical excellence, academic rigour and leadership ensures that every programme at Sitaray is grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered with genuine care.