At the Child Guidance Centre Ambalangoda, children and young people receive speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy specially adapted to their disabilities in addition to everyday care.
Children are enabled to perform everyday tasks themselves, learn manual skills through various workshops and are taught by qualified teachers. In addition to regular sporting activities, dance and music, the centre also offers
- Introduction of methods for early detection of children’s special needs
- Provision of therapies tailored to the individual needs of the children (e.g. speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy etc.)
- Provision of primary education for children with a disability and support for children with learning difficulties
- Learning manual skills through special workshops/handicraft courses
- Education programs and psychological support for parents and family members
Project no.: 108-20 and 2024-029
Funding country: Sri Lanka
Funding location: Ambalangoda
Funding year: since 2021
Project partner: Friends Kinderhilfe International e.V.
Local organization: Friends Lanka Child Foundation