I. SCREENING BY DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIANS
II. EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPY PROGRAM (OT, PT, SP)
A. Assessment and Intervention Planning
B. Program Implementation
Individual Treatment Sessions
Group Intervention
Therapy Classes
C. Home-based Therapy
III. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
A. Assessment and Intervention Planning
B. Program Implementation
Bridging Program
Tutorials
IV. PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
A. Pre-vocational Skills Training Program and Behavior Training
B. Work Skills Training
C. Placement Program
V. SCHOOL VISITS
VI. CAREGIVER, FAMILY, AND TEACHER TRAINING
Center for Alternative Rehabilitation and Educational Services (C.A.R.E.S.)
is a non-profit facility that caters to indigent special children of Mandaluyong City. It was conceived through the collaboration of the Local Government of Mandaluyong City, headed by the Hon. Mayor Benjamine Abalos Jr. and the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Adults & Children with Handicap (REACH) Foundation Inc. headed by Prof. Abelardo Apollo I. David Jr. MOccThy, OTRP.It primarily advocates early intervention to promote optimum functioning of the child. It provides physical, occupational, speech therapy and SPED services geared towards promoting independence and improving the child’s quality of life.
The clinic has its principles and policies rooted on the Community-Based Model, which promotes empowerment of the client and the family towards community integration. In this setting, the family members, healthcare and education providers, as well as the community work together to ensure that opportunities are given to the client to maximize their potentials and have a better quality of life. Transfer of learning is made possible through the presence of professionals who work closely with dedicated community workers and volunteers.