Meet Zaineb, affectionately known as “Zee” — a dedicated mother of two neurodivergent children and an experienced family counselor with five years of impactful service. Armed with a master’s degree in education and extensive training in Autism and neurodiversity, Zee has been a relentless advocate for families across various settings, including schools and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
In addition to her counseling expertise, Zee is a certified kids’ yoga instructor, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to well-being. Her philosophy revolves around positive support, firmly believing in unlocking the immense potential of every child within the right environment.
Zainab’s approach is distinctive — it’s non-ABA-based and firmly rooted in neurodiversity affirmation. Instead of focusing solely on challenges, she prioritizes recognizing and nurturing each child’s positive traits to foster growth and resilience.
Zee has taken her passion to the next level by founding Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy, a hub of neurodiversity-affirming services. Alongside her, a dedicated team of support workers collaborates to provide personalized coaching, 1-to-1 support, community outings, and inclusive tutoring.
All services offered by Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy are home and community-based, ensuring a comfortable and familiar environment for the children under Zaineb’s care. If you’re seeking genuine support, advocacy, or a nurturing environment for your child, don’t hesitate to reach out to Zaineb at Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy. Your journey to unlocking your child’s full potential starts here.
Master of Education, University of the People, March 2022; in partnership with IB
(International Baccalaureate®) program, focusing on curriculum building and advanced teaching
for elementary school children.
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, 2008
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI), 2022
Foundations in Violence Against Women v2.0; BC Society of Transition House, 2022
First Aid & CPR/AED level C, 2021
Mental Health First Aid Standard, 2021
Counselling Children & Adolescents Certificate, 2020
Autism Awareness Certificate, International Open Academy, 2019
Motivational Interviewing, Change Talk, 2022
40 Hours Registered Behaviour Technician Training, 2023
Kidding Around Yoga Teacher Training (26 hours), 2023
Positive Behaviour Support Training, 2023