HH Speech Therapy Unit

The Speech and Language Unit (SLU) is a specialist provision within Hadassah Hall School. We provide specialised education for children with significant speech and language difficulties; now known as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Children attend the Speech and Language Unit either part-time, returning to their own school after a day’s session, or full-time depending on their level of need.

Speech and Language Therapists ( SALT) work with parents/carers and others to assess if a child has speech and/or language difficulties, communication or eating and drinking difficulties. The therapist will consider the difficulties the child has and the impact these will have on his/her life. If appropriate, the therapist will decide how the child can be helped to reach their full communication potential.

What is a Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?

A child with a DLD will have difficulty using and/or understanding spoken language.

Some children with a DLD also have difficulty with written language.

A child with DLD develops language in an atypical way. His/her language skills may be ‘patchy’ with some aspects severely affected, while other areas are developing well.

Children with DLD have language skills that are significantly lower than their non-verbal skills.

No two children with DLD present in the same way.

Children with DLD may show some difficulties associated with their language problems. These include difficulties with attention and listening behaviour, general organisational issues, and memory or social interaction, but none of these should be the child’s primary presenting problem.

At Hadassah Hall, we believe strongly that oracy and communication skills are integral to the curriculum, and we ensure that they are interwoven into all subjects and lessons. As such, when a child experiences difficulties with their speech, language, or communication, we respond quickly and provide support to ensure they develop these skills and become confident and able communicators. We are lucky enough to have our own speech and language therapist, Dumebi Ezar Ehigiator, who carries out speech works three days a week . She works with all our children, from Nursery to Grade 6, and is an important part of the school team, providing essential support to all children with communication needs.

Alongside direct work with the children, Dumebi also works closely with the staff team to better understand, identify, and support children’s needs within lessons and the wider school community. She provides training and ongoing advice and leads on the delivery of speech services in the school.


How will the Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) work with my child?

Speech and language therapy (SaLT) is delivered through joint planning with teaching staff and parents/ carers.

Speech and language aims may be included in the child’s Individual Education Programme (IEP).

Children may be seen individually or in small groups, either in their classroom or in the therapy room.

Formal assessments are completed once a term for most children. Parents/ carers can discuss their child’s speech and language progress with the speech and language therapist at a mutually convenient time.

Interventions
There is a range of possible ways of supporting a child. These will always involve working with and through parents and others, such as teaching assistants, speech and language therapy support workers, class teachers, and nursery workers.

Possible ways of supporting the child may include one or more of the following:

1. Training and advice for parents/carers and other service providers (health, social work, education)

2. Provision of programmes of work and ways of supporting the child in different environments and by different people

3. Assessment and provision of communication aids and resources

4. Involvement with educational and transition planning

5. Direct therapy with children individually or in a group

Following the agreed period of support, the child’s progress will be reviewed in partnership with parents/carers and others, and further recommendations and actions will be adopted according to the child’s changing needs.

Discharge
The child will be discharged from therapy for one or more of the following reasons,

1. Communication potential achieved

2. Child not benefiting from therapy at this time

3. Child/young person or family do not want to continue with therapy


Speech Therapy Consultation is strictly by appointment.

To book an appointment,  please send a WhatsApp message to +2348188881819.

#HadassahHall #SpeechTherapy #AsabaMontessori

Dyslexia Workshop for Teachers

This certified one-day training offers practical, hands-on guidance for English language teachers working with students with Dyslexia. It is designed to help schools deliver more inclusive, effective, and motivating learning experiences for neurodiverse students.

Led by special needs specialists Dumebi and Isy, the workshop combines expert insight, real-life examples, and active teaching strategies that can be adapted to any mainstream language classroom.

Session Breakdown:
Session 1: Understanding Dyslexia – how it affects language learning and how to recognise signs in students

Session 2: Teaching Strategies – how to adapt or create dyslexia-friendly materials

Session 3: Practical Application – inclusive lesson planning, motivating dyslexic learners, and fostering a supportive classroom environment


Registration is compulsory.

Send a DM for Registration Link.

Registration closes on Saturday, 20th September 2025.


Best Wishes!

Autism Awareness Workshop ’25

Meet the Facilitator:

Dumebi Ezar Ehigiator
Head of School, Hadassah Hall.

Hi, I’m Teacher Dumebi: an Educator, a Chartered Accountant, a Speech & Langauage Therapist, a Certified Autism Coach and a Certified Educational Consultant. 
I am an Autism advocate dedicated to transforming autism education through both my professional expertise and personal experience as a teacher for over a decade. I equip educators with practical, impactful strategies that create real change in classrooms.
My work centers on giving teachers knowledge and ‘tools’ to help autistic children thrive by nurturing strengths, meeting needs and building authentic connections. Throughout my career, I’ve guided hundreds of educators in creating environments and learning experiences where children are celebrated and empowered to achieve their potential, leading to positive outcomes.
In the month of August, join me in ensuring every autistic child feels seen, valued, and supported to flourish as their true selves.
As a passionate educator, my mission is to use my experience and expertise to empower others. I therefore want to offer a free training session for educational professionals who want to:
✔Identify strategies that promote learning, communication and regulation
✔Prevent distress that leads to challenging behavior
✔Use meaningful visual supports that make a difference
✔Help your team be consistent in using effective proactive support strategies


The workshop will equip you with:
✔Deeper understanding of autism and how it affects learning
✔Practical classroom strategies you can implement immediately
✔Tools to prevent and manage challenging behaviours
✔Confidence in creating inclusive educational experiences

I look forward to receiving you on Friday.

Cheers!

Autism Workshop ’25

Hi, I’m Teacher Dumebi

EDUCATOR, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST & AUTISM SPECIALIST TEACHER.

Hi, I’m Teacher Dumebi, an Educator, a Chartered Accountant, a Speech Therapist and an advocate dedicated to transforming autism education through both my professional expertise and personal experience as a teacher. I equip educators with practical, impactful strategies that create real change in classrooms.

My work centers on giving teachers knowledge and ‘tools’ to help autistic children thrive by nurturing strengths, meeting needs and building authentic connections. Throughout my career, I’ve guided hundreds of educators in creating environments and learning experiences where children are celebrated and empowered to achieve their potential, leading to positive outcomes.

In the month of August, join me in ensuring every autistic child feels seen, valued, and supported to flourish as their true selves.

As a passionate educator, my mission is to use my experience and expertise to empower others. I therefore want to offer a free training session for educational professionals who want to:

✔Identify strategies that promote learning, communication and regulation

✔Prevent distress that leads to challenging behavior

✔Use meaningful visual supports that make a difference

✔Help your team be consistent in using effective proactive support strategies

The workshop will equip you with:

✔Deeper understanding of autism and how it affects learning

✔Practical classroom strategies you can implement immediately

✔Tools to prevent and manage challenging behaviours

✔Confidence in creating inclusive educational experiences

Let’s make a difference!

Afro Celebration

It was a fun day for the children and their fathers.

To all HH Fathers, your unwavering support and commitment to your child’s education make a profound impact. Thank you for being partners in this incredible journey.

In wrapping up, events like this is not just a formality—it’s a celebration of the shared responsibility we bear in nurturing the next generation.
It’s my hope that we continue fostering this partnership, creating an environment where each child can flourish. Together, we build a brighter future, one filled with knowledge, compassion, and endless possibilities. 

Autism Awareness Workshop

The training focuses on classroom management strategies for autistic learners and includes which co-occurring conditions to screen for, considerations for differentiating other conditions from autism, and the use of psychometric assessment for young learners. Course materials are presented, using a combination of didactic and pedagogy teaching, case studies, and question time.  Since there will be a live demonstration, please note that NO PHONES OR CAMERAS will be allowed. Thank you! 💕💕💕

#HadassahHall #Autism #AutismAwareness #LearningDisability #AsabaMontessoriSchool

Speech Therapy Workshop

Hadassah Hall Speech Unit offers a variety of intensive workshops for SLPs who work with parents and educators of young children. These highly interactive trainings offer an evidence-based approach and practical resources for involving families and educators to achieve the best possible language outcomes for young children.

This workshop is for parents with children who are aged 0-6, with language delay or impaired language development due to developmental difficulties. It will be conducted by HH speech therapist, Dumebi, who will combine theories in speech therapy and clinical practice for parents, and will individually instruct parents about the strategies when communicating with children with language difficulties. The workshop aims to allow parents to use what they have learnt and engage in a positive interaction with their children, which strengthens children’s communication ability. 

Targets: Parents or primary caretakers (This workshop is specifically designed for children who are aged 0-6, not acquired spoken language or only able to use short sentences; suspected Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diagnosed or suspected language delay or with other developmental difficulties).