Giving a child with special needs the best possible start in life requires a nurturing and supportive environment. At Ceylon Steps, we understand the unique challenges faced by families when it comes to special needs children school in Colombo. Ceylon Steps offers a wide range of services for children with special needs, including:
- Early Intervention Programs
This focus on providing support in the crucial early years of a child’s development (infancy to around age 5) to help address development delays, identify specific needs, and build foundational skills. It includes play-based therapies, developmental assessments, parent training and support, and guidance on how to adapt home environments for the child’s benefit.
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
A collaborative document outlining the unique learning goals, accommodations, and supports a special needs child will receive in a school setting. It’s legally mandated in many countries. Created by a team including parents, teachers, special educators, therapists, and sometimes the child themselves. It addresses academic needs, behavioral challenges, social development, communication skills, and other areas critical to the child’s educational success.
- Occupational Therapy
It helps children develop skills for everyday living, including fine motor skills (grasping, writing), self-care (dressing, feeding), sensory processing, and play. The therapists design activities and modify environments to build strength, coordination, improve attention, and manage sensory information. It helps to enhance independence, boost confidence, and enable full participation in school and activities at home.
- Speech Therapy
It identifies and addresses difficulties with speech (producing sounds), language (understanding and using words), stuttering, voice issues, and social communication. The speech therapist in Colombo employs strategies to improve articulation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills tailored to the child’s needs.
- Social Skills Groups
It facilitates the learning and practice of social interaction skills for children who find social situations challenging. This will improve social functioning, build friendships, and foster overall emotional well-being.
- Family Support Services
It offers information, guidance, and resources to parents and families throughout their child’s development. If you are looking for a school or speech therapy services for your child with special needs, please contact Ceylon Steps today to learn more about how we can help.