Now serving families in The Gambia & Dakar, Senegal — home visit assessments & parent workshops available · brightbeginningsgambia.com

Serving families in The Gambia & Dakar, Senegal

Supporting every child to thrive.

Specialist developmental assessments, parent consultations, and workshops for families navigating autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences across West Africa.

6+
Years experience
100+
Families supported
MA
Special needs ed.
Yassin Sosseh
Trusted by families Gambia · UK · Senegal
Trusted by families Gambia · UK · Senegal

A specialist you can trust with your child.

Founder of Bright Beginnings Family Resource Center, educator, researcher, and parent, with over six years working alongside families navigating learning differences and disabilities.

My name is Yassin Sosseh and I founded Bright Beginnings Family Resource Centre out of a deep belief that no child should be left behind in education. I am committed to promoting inclusive learning and ensuring that every child, regardless of how they learn or the challenges they face, is understood, supported, and allowed to thrive..

With a Master's degree in Education with a specialist focus on Special Needs, and over six years directing my own early childhood centre, I have worked closely with hundreds of families navigating autism, ADHD and developmental differences across The Gambia and the United Kingdom. I am now based in Dakar, Senegal, bringing that same specialist care to families across West Africa.

I believe the most powerful thing we can do for a child is equip their parents with knowledge, confidence, and community. That is what Bright Beginnings is built on.

MA Education - Special Needs focus
Founder & Director, Bright Beginnings Childcare Center (2019–2025)
Specialist in autism, ADHD, dyslexia & developmental assessments
Experience across The Gambia, United Kingdom & Senegal
Co-authored academic publication (forthcoming 2026)

Services designed around your family.

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Developmental assessments

In-depth assessments for children showing signs of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or developmental delays. You receive a comprehensive written report with clear, practical recommendations for home and school. Home visits available across Dakar.

Autism ADHD Dyslexia Developmental delays
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Parent support & consultations

One-to-one sessions where we sit together, discuss your child's needs, and map out a practical path forward. Whether you need guidance, signposting, or just someone who truly understands - we are here for you.

1:1 sessions Guidance Signposting
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Workshops & training

Group parent workshops and school staff training sessions on understanding and supporting children with learning differences. Interactive, practical, and grounded in real experience with families.

Parent workshops School training Community events

Families we have walked alongside.

★★★★★
We had such a wonderful experience with Ndey Yassin at Bright Beginnings Family Resource Centre. From the moment we arrived, she made both me and my child feel completely comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly friendly and patient, taking the time to truly connect with my child and understand their needs.
Parent review Developmental assessment · The Gambia
★★★★★
The parent workshop completely changed how I approach my daughter’s learning at home. It gave me practical strategies and guidance I can use daily to better support my autistic child’s learning and development.
Parent review Parent workshop · The Gambia
★★★★★
I came in overwhelmed and left with a plan. Yassin has a rare ability to explain complex things simply and make you feel like you can actually do this. Genuinely life-changing support.
Parent review Parent consultation · UK

Learning together as a community.

Our parent workshops bring families together in a safe, supportive space to understand autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and how to best support their children — at home and at school.

  • Understanding autism and ADHD in children
  • Supporting learning differences at home
  • Navigating school systems as a parent
  • Building confidence and resilience in your child
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