Posts Tagged ‘cerebral palsy’
Part 2 – Acceptance, Healing and Skills: CP Block Week
Our final cerebral palsy Block Week for the year welcomed six children and their guardians daily. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement and coordination, and it can vary in severity. The week was not only about learning new techniques and strategies but also about emotional growth. Guardians like Nokwe, whose son…
Read MorePART 1 – Siyakwazi’s Therapy Block Weeks: Tailored Interventions, Tangible Progress
In term three of 2024, Siyakwazi hosted two specialised Block Weeks at our Resource Centre – one focused on cerebral palsy (CP) and the other on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These interventions are not just weeks on our calendar; they represent a cornerstone of Siyakwazi’s approach to inclusive, holistic development and tailored support for children…
Read MoreEquipping Parents and Children: A Week of Learning with Siyakwazi’s Therapy programme
Siyakwazi hosted its second Therapy Block Training for the year at the start of October. This training provided a unique opportunity for parents to come together, learn, and share experiences as they navigated the world of caring for their children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their ongoing developmental challenges. At the start of the training…
Read MoreDisability & Inclusion Awareness 2021
December 2021 Newsletter Rural Health Conference 2021 At the beginning of September Siyakwazi had the privilege of once again participating in the Rural Health Conference. The 2021 conference took place in Limpopo and allowed for both a face-to-face and virtual immersion. The theme for this year’s conference was linked to Equity in Rural Health. Siyakwazi…
Read MoreTherapy Block Week 2021
In April 2021, Siyakwazi hosted its first therapy block week at the Resource Centre. The week followed an intense 5 day training session with 5 parents and their children. The focus of the training was to showcase to parents how to understand and support their child’s individual needs. Because the nature of the therapy week…
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