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Children who have been identified with severe developmental delays, psycho-social or medical concerns are referred to relevant government or non-profit organisations within the community for specialised and appropriate treatment. This ensures early intervention and changes the trajectory of a children’s life.

We encourage parents at the early childhood development (ECD) centres we work with to be actively involved in the development of their child.

Homework tasks are sent home after each group session, motivating parents to practice certain skills at home with their child. This promotes parent engagement and provides an opportunity to transfer knowledge and key learning skills to parents.

Parents and the therapist can also communicate directly and regularly with each other through the homework book, as well as through WhatsApp support groups.

Parents and caregivers of all children participating in Blocks 4 Growth and Step Up are invited to observe a therapy session twice a year. This provides them with the opportunity to observe the therapist in action and gain insight into their children’s behavior and performance. They also learn, first-hand, how to engage effectively with their children.

Furthermore, our therapists attend two meetings at the ECD centres to equip parents and caregivers of children aged 4 to 5 years and 5 to 6 years respectively with the necessary skills to stimulate their children through play at home.

Stimulation packs are also distributed four times a year to encourage learning during the school holidays. These packs include an activity book, a reading book, a parent wellness book, as well as an assortment of items such as a ball, puzzle, a pair of scissors, crayons and finger paint, to name but a few. Each of these four packs are unique and contain different items.

Practitioners attend weekly coaching sessions with a therapist, learning techniques and skills that promote a healthy learning environment.

Practitioners receive practical activities, and the therapist educates and guides them on the skills targeted by each activity. Each practitioner session is aimed at reinforcing the skills learnt during the therapy group and will expose additional learners in the classroom to therapeutic input.

A platform is also created for the practitioner to receive guidance and advice from a therapist about specific child-related concerns or difficulties they are facing in the classroom. Practitioners are upskilled and empowered to ensure effective teaching methods, with empathy and knowledge of the children’s specific, individual needs.

The mentoring of practitioners is fundamental to the success and sustainability of the programme, as the practitioners are key to reinforcing the gains the children make during group sessions in the classroom. Our therapists assist our practitioners in establishing communication channels with parents and provide input to our team about any changes in specific children’s behaviour, performance and adherence to classroom routines.