Provide Early Intervention for 100 kids in Mexico

This month we launched the 8th generation of the Diploma in Early Care, with which we provide training to health specialists for early childhood care with 35 professionals trained and in the process of certification by UNAM.

We continue to work on an individualized basis, regular follow-up sessions were carried out to evaluate the progress of each patient, incorporating clinical data and metrics collected by the different services they access in APAC. During these sessions, the patient's response to the interventions was observed, progress towards the established goals was measured, and challenges were discussed. This combined monitoring allowed for timely adjustments to the treatment plan, ensuring that interventions will continue to be effective and tailored to the patient's changing needs.

Constant communication with patients and families, supported by reports and visualizations of progress generated by technology, was essential to keep them informed, engaged and participatory in therapeutic decision-making.

A story that inspires

Meet Sofia, she is currently 2 years old, she entered the early intervention service with the diagnosis of Down syndrome and global developmental delay. Upon admission, Sofia only moved by crawling. Low muscle tone was observed in a generalized way, optimal head and trunk control, independent sitting, but he had difficulty in independent transitions, as well as difficulty in following simple indications. Currently, Sofi is fully adapted to her physical therapy sessions, she has achieved a lateral walk with support and increased muscle tone of the 4 limbs, coordination activities and weight bearing are carried out, as well as integrating walking promoting her independence, which has been part of the teaching plan to parents.

The project has strengthened its abilities to evaluate and attend to the neurological needs of the children through a comprehensive and personalized approach. Currently, the program benefits approximately 150 children annually. The collaboration with specialists of different fields has ensured a coordinated treatment that optimizes the resources and improves the motor, cognitive and emotional development of the children. 

The active participation of families has been fundamental. Through workshops and consultations, we have provided the necessary support to parents to continue the therapies in their households, which benefits the long-term development. The combination of different therapies has led to significant improvements in mobility, balance, communication and autonomy, all contributing to the wellbeing of the beneficiaries. 

At APAC, we have demonstrated that timely intervention—starting as early as the first 15 days of life—can significantly reduce, and in some cases even eliminate, the effects associated with neurological risks or disabilities.

Our approach fosters neurological development aligned with the child’s chronological age, enabling the fullest possible physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. This, in turn, facilitates successful inclusion in mainstream education and full participation in society.

Program success story

Meet Mateo, a one-year and eight-month-old boy, who was incorporated into the Early Intervention program with a diagnosis of infantile spastic cerebral palsy, left hemiparesis. At the start of the treatment, he presented constant irritability, low tolerance to therapeutic intervention, and zero integration of the left side of his body. This prevented him from moving and made it difficult for him to tolerate positions such as crawling or standing, which in turn limited his interaction with his environment and basic motor development. Through a therapeutic approach that includes physical therapy, hydrotherapy and neuron robotics based on sensory stimuli and ludic activities adapted to his age, Mateo has made significant progress. He has achieved a sitting position on his own, crawl functionally, and explore his environment with more autonomy. We are also working on reducing the crossed pattern in his limbs through specific exercises and assisted walking. Aside from these, we encouraged the active integration of his left side in daily activities such as reaching objects or sustain postures. This progress, accompanied by a reduction in his irritability and major participation during the sessions, strengthened his confidence and adaptability. 

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