Hemam Learning Difficulties Center
About Hemam Learning Difficulties Center
Hemam Learning Difficulties Center is an inclusion centre for children with autism and developmental delays, founded in 2018. Its name comes from the Arabic for "determination". It offers Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy, Behaviour Intervention Plans for challenging behaviour such as tantrums, aggression and food refusal, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. ABA is delivered one-to-one in three ways: at the centre, inside your child's school or nursery, or at home. Hemam describes itself as based inside British and American mainstream schools and nurseries in Dubai, with the aim of helping children attend mainstream classes alongside their peers. It lists two locations - inside The Aquila School in Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand, and at Al Zarouni Business Centre in Al Barsha First - and names Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej as a partner school. Families start by booking a free appointment through the website.
The activity
Special Needs Centres, explained
Special needs centres support children with autism, developmental delays and learning difficulties through one-to-one therapy rather than group classes. Common approaches include Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), which breaks skills into small, rewarded steps; speech and language therapy for communication; and occupational therapy for movement, sensory processing and daily-living skills. A child usually starts with an assessment, then follows an individualised plan built around their specific needs, delivered at a centre, inside their school, or at home. Parents are usually involved throughout, with regular meetings to review goals and carry strategies over into home life.
Who it's for
Children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays and behavioural challenges. No age range is published on the site - ask the provider which ages each location takes.
What to expect
Enrolment follows five published steps: an initial assessment and parents meeting, a recommendation, enrolment with a comprehensive assessment (the site gives VB-MAPP as an example), an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) built for your child, then the programme starts. Programmes combine behaviour reduction and skill building, using Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching. Centre-based ABA is one-to-one in a structured setting; school-based ABA happens in your child's own school or nursery. You can book a free appointment through the admissions page. Session length, weekly hours and fees aren't published - ask the provider.
Highlights
- ABA therapy, Behaviour Intervention Plans, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy (hemam.ae)
- One-to-one ABA at the centre, in your child's school or nursery, or at home (hemam.ae)
- Five-step enrolment ending in an Individualised Education Plan (IEP), starting with a free appointment (hemam.ae)
- Two locations: The Aquila School, Dubailand, and Al Zarouni Business Centre, Al Barsha (hemam.ae)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet and car park at the Aquila School location (Google listing)
- Identifies as women-owned (Google listing)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
There are no Google reviews for this listing yet. In testimonials on Hemam's own site, parents mention progress in communication, behaviour and social skills, therapists adapting the programme to their child's needs, and support at school, at nursery and at home.
The facts
- Not published yet
- Ask about ages and prices
- Trial
- Free appointment to start (hemam.ae)
- Where
- The Aquila School, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand, Dubai
- How to book
- hemam.ae/admission · +971 4 586 2728 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri7:30am–3:30pm
- Sat–SunClosed
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Inside The Aquila School (hemam.ae)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet and car park (Google listing)
- The Aquila School, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubailand: +971 4 586 2728, Monday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm (hemam.ae)
- Office 108, Al Zarouni Business Centre, Sheikh Zayed Street, Al Barsha First: +971 4 591 9647, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (hemam.ae)
- Founded in 2018 (hemam.ae)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
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