Autonomous Non-Profit Organization «Diakonie Center «Touch»
More than care!
CSS contribution, rubles
Total budget, rubles
Implementation period, months
Project idea
The project aims to enhance parent-child relationships in families with children who have mental disorders, genetic conditions, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
A series of activities is planned for the early detection of pathologies, the development of personalized growth plans, and support in their execution for young children with developmental peculiarities.
The project's goal is to provide psychological relief to parents by establishing a communicative space and setting up a theater studio for mothers and fathers. The intention is to offer classes for families with children who have special needs and to provide crisis support for these families.
Psychologists and educators will share knowledge and skills related to the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) techniques to participants. These sessions will enhance engagement, including with non-verbal children, and assist parents in gaining a deeper understanding of their child.
The project will feature a significant component: a family vacation at a summer camp. This approach enables professionals to observe the dynamics of parental relationships, both with each other and with their children, and to intervene to resolve conflicts when necessary. On the other hand, these experiences provide children with opportunities to socialize and adapt within their peer society.
Relevance
The birth of a child with special health needs can significantly strain the relationship between spouses and their interactions with society. Many parents feel helpless in such a situation. This is attributable to the psychological characteristics inherent in the condition of the ill infant, coupled with the immense emotional strain placed upon the family members.
All of this results in a diminished capacity or failure to satisfy fundamental psychophysical and individual social needs. This can result in family disintegration and the abandonment of one's own child.
It is crucial to engage in prompt interactions with parents to facilitate the early identification of various disorders, enhance their knowledge and skills, and empower mothers and fathers to select the most suitable approach to child-parent relationships.
A parent equipped with the proper specialized psychological and behavioral tools, and who is well-versed in alternative and additional methods of communicating with their child, stands a significantly better chance of managing emotional burnout and is less prone to experiencing destructive thoughts.
Families raising a child with special needs require support and assurance that they will not face their challenges in isolation.
Social effect
Preventing orphanhood in Orenburg by strengthening families with children with mental challenges.
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Project Results
During the consultations, families raising children with mental challenges received guidance on creating an educational environment, fostering skill development, strengthening family bonds, and enhancing communication with their child.
Personalized correction plans for children with special health needs were developed. Participants report improved child-parent relationships. In doing so, they acquired practical experience in nurturing and raising their own children.
The project's social media channels have experienced an increase in follower count. This indicates that individuals are keenly interested in these events and desire to be better informed.
The project highlighted the creativity of children with special health needs, capturing public interest.
Joint events and holidays enabled families with children who have special developmental needs to come together, creating opportunities for communication, experience sharing, and team-building activities. These gatherings positively influenced the socialization and societal integration of children with unique needs.
Project progress after CSS funding
The project will continue to evolve. Educators are compensated through the regular submission of project grant applications, the pursuit of sponsors, and the establishment of platform fees. The festivities are carried out with the help of volunteers and partners.
