Mexico: Getting on track - children’s development
Mexico: Getting on track - children’s development
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Status
Ongoing
- Location Mexico - Ciudad Sahagun (Hidalgo State
In Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico, youth (0-17y) with disabilities represents 1.9% of population, ie. 2 out 10 children have issues in adapting to their environment.
This project aims to provide required therapy to children & help their neurological development to adapt at school & social environment. A specialised care model is proposed to:
- Detect neurodevelopmental disorders in vulnerable population through appropriate assessments
- Provide access to specialists monitoring symptoms every 6 months & train professionals acting as facilitators in children's environment (Individual therapies aimed at stimulating cognitive skills)
- Reduce financial burden in families by reducing cost of intensive therapies (40 to 100h/month depending on disorder)
- Promote social inclusion through workshops & training for parents & psychopedagogical team
NGO: Fundacion Candy
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Promoter
Maite Ramos-Gomez - Country Managing Director, Mexico City
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Initiate date • Duration
06.09.2022 • 12 months