Mali dom in Zagreb – providing exemplary early child and family support
Early Support program primarily takes place in the child's home but also some activities are center based
From their website
Early Intervention program in Mali dom - Zagreb includes (re) habilitation procedures for children with visual impairments with or without additional disabilities, from birth to three years.
- Early support system should start as early as possible in order to provide timely help for parents and children.
- Quality and professional support encourages optimal development and prevents possible risks.
- Intervention must be a balanced and planned process in which rehabilitative procedures designed to improve the child's skills are applied along with the strategies to minimize the
- negative effects of disabilities on child's development.
After Interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary Assessment is conducted, child is involved in the Early Intervention program at Mali dom or referred to other programs depending on the needs of the child.
- Expert team provides a plan of support for the child and family and chooses the therapist who will be regularly visiting the family.
- Safe and relaxed family environment allows full implementation of education and rehabilitation procedures in the daily life of the child...
Read more in English or Croatian - http://www.malidom.hr/services/early-intervention/257
