Who we are at The Children’s Developmental Centre
Developing a local solution to a global problem.
Established in Lagos in 1998, the Children’s Developmental Centre advocates for children and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The CDC cultivates an environment of dignity, support, and love. We offer a holistic approach to care, school services, early intervention, as well as assessments and diagnoses. We also provide training and resources for teachers and volunteers. We imagine a future where children and young adults have access to inclusive education. By investing in the future of children and our communities, we demonstrate that all children—regardless of ability—have the right to belong.
CDC’s Three Areas of Focus:
Services.
Training.
Advocacy.
Our Commitment We provide Assessments and Diagnosis, Early Intervention Programmes, Pre-School and School Services, plus programmes for young people. Supporting these core services are communication therapy, physiotherapy, school visits, etc. The centre has a community-based service, which has been focusing on government-owned homes to support their efforts in providing care for children and young adolescents.
We use the following approaches:
1. Team Work Approach.
2. Holistic Programmes for the Children.
3. Treatment with dignity.
Thirty per cent (30%) of our population belongs to the range of 10-21 years old. However, the centre cares for children as young as 10 months up to adults who are over 30 years old. It is evident that their rights, needs and interests are different as well as their families’ anxieties. As a result, the organisation has begun to invest in the futures of our young adults, in providing a more appropriate environment and programmes to make sure they are included within the community as full adults and participating members of society. The concept of the Lagos Living and Learning (Triple L) Centre is a new initiative in our environment. It is a place for young people to continue developing skills within the community with support services for life.
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