Hyderabad: Support group for children with special needs launched
The free home support initiative, launched by Ananya Child Development and Early Intervention Clinic in collaboration with UK-based pediatric occupational therapist Sian Wilson, aims to assist parents of children with special needs.
Hyderabad: A home support focus group for children and families ‘NeuroNurture’, to bridge the gap between clinical therapy and home environment, was launched in Hyderabad. The free home support initiative, taken-up by Ananya Child Development and Early Intervention Clinic in collaboration with Sian Wilson, a UK based paediatric occupational therapist, will support parents of children with special needs. The focus group will deal with child-centred approach combining evidence-based therapies with understanding of each child’s unique needs and provide a personalized roadmap to support child’s growth and potential, a press release said.
Training and support will be provided to parents on Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Speech Therapy, Routine Maintenance, Real-Life Application of Skills, Parent Education on Autism and Therapy, Social Interaction and Peer Play. Workshops and training for parents, home-based sensory strategies, parent support networks at home, tailored programs which include home visits and observations are also part of the program, said founder, Ananya Child Development Centre, Madhavi Adimulam.
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