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The grant strengthens the collaboration that was established thanks to the Norwegian Funds in 2014. It will ensure the supervision of our work with children with medical disabilities, in which we use elements of ABA therapy. There will be a review of our practices in practice. At the final seminar, other parents and experts will be able to familiarize themselves with the method, used successfully in Norway. 2 new employees will go on an internship to a Norwegian cooperating organization to familiarize themselves with the method.
Summary of the results
It was very beneficial to see the work of Norwegian colleagues with children and parents at the Na Siona Centre. We were reassured that the established procedures work well. As the Norwegian colleagues work with different diagnoses, they still have a lot to pass on to us. Therefore, they could be an inspiration for us with other children than in the previous period. It was also very beneficial for us to see the work with younger school children. It turns out that if you start working with children at an early age, they have a chance to develop more. Norwegian therapists have special programmes for school-age children. However, if the children lack the foundation, they could not be used (there is nothing to build on). It was also interesting to visit two female workers at the Norwegian Institute (IAA). They were able to see the environment, which is well adapted for working with children and young adults all day long. The IAA also has excellent cooperation with schools, public administrations and companies. Young adults with special needs can participate fully in society in Norway. Even for children with different diagnoses, the environment is set up so that they are not separated from the mainstream social environment and can develop their potential to the best of their ability.