Disability minimising through Timely Therapy

Dear Benefactor,

Greeting from Margadarshi!

An interactive workshop about Disability Management Skills (DMS) and Advanced Therapy Skills

for  children with disabilities and their parents, was organised in the month of July 2025. 34 children and their parents participated in this program.  The DMS program focused on equipping caregivers with practical tools and strategies for effective disability management, fostering independence, and improving quality of life of children with disability.   Complementing this, the Advanced Therapy Skills program offers parents hands-on training in advanced therapeutic techniques to support their child’s development, enhance daily functioning, and maximize their potential. Together, these programs create a comprehensive framework for promoting inclusion, capability, and resilience.

The DMS program focused on equipping caregivers with practical tools and strategies for effective disability management, fostering independence, and improving quality of life of children with disability.  Following training were imparted:

• How to do therapy in a right way
• How to take care of children with cerebral palsy, proper method of seating, feeding and nutritional  food, such as, vegetables, greens and fruits, to be given to these children.
• The children to use the customised assistive devices every day at least for minimum 2-3 hours and also the benefit of making the child stand in the standing frame.
• The method of providing physiotherapy, to follow up therapy at home as well as in therapy centre and they should see the child’s face while doing therapy. Also briefed through video pictures how the parents can do physiotherapy by using locally available materials or the materials available at their home.  Communication techniques to be used while talking to the children was also taught to the parents.

These skills are essential for the holistic development and independence of children with disabilities. The sessions also included targeted exercises to improve motor skills and physical abilities, and techniques for toileting to promote personal hygiene and autonomy. Additionally, the program emphasized daily living activities, equipping parents with tools to help their children manage routine tasks and foster self-reliance.  This comprehensive approach ensured that participants left with valuable knowledge and skills to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of their children.