Segal House Nursery Leaflet.pdf - CommunityNI
Segal House Nursery Leaflet.pdf - CommunityNI
Segal House Nursery Leaflet.pdf - CommunityNI
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Mencap’s <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> providesearly childhood intervention forchildren with a learning disability2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 1 24/06/2010 11:46
What we doMencap’s <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> nursery is the only place of its kindwhere very young children with a learning disability and theirparents can get specialist help and support. The nursery isrun in partnership with the Belfast Health and Social CareTrust (BHSCT).For childrenEarly intervention is essential to improve the life chancesof children with a learning disability. At <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong>,we ensure your child can learn and play in a therapeuticenvironment. This will help them develop and achieve thingsthat would not be possible without specialist expertiseand support.The children are assessed by physiotherapists, speechand language therapists and occupational therapists.An individual programme plan is then developed for eachchild in consultation with the parents. The children are eachassigned a keyworker who will then input the programmeinto the curriculum and daily routine of the classroom.For parents and families<strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> is as much a place for parents as children.We understand that when parents come into contact withMencap through <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> they are still adjusting to thefact that their child may have a lifelong disability. This canbe a very traumatic and challenging time.2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 2 24/06/2010 11:46
At <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> you will receive the support and adviceyou need from staff and from other parents, who areexperiencing similar practical issues and emotions. We havean open-door policy for parents and families, many of whomdescribe their experience at <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> literally as alifeline. Below are some of the services you and yourchildren may be able to access at <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong>:PhysiotherapyAddressing thechild’s physicalabilities and helpingthem participate ineveryday life. Followingindividual assessment anappropriate programmewill focus on issues such asneurodevelopmentaldifficulties and gross motordevelopmental delay. Wealso offer guidance onhandling and positioning.Speech andlanguage therapyOur therapists workwith children todevelop their language andcommunication skills, aswell as feeding skills. Weassess each childindividually and develop anintervention plan.We also use communicationsupports such as Makaton(using sign system) andPECS (using pictures).2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 3 24/06/2010 11:46
Occupational therapyOur therapists work withchildren across a rangeof areas. They addressphysical and sensorydisabilities, motor learningdisorders, hand functiondifficulties as well as cognitiveand perceptual problems. Theyalso cover self-care activities,adaptations and equipment forhome and school.WorkshopsThroughout theschool year thetherapy team runsworkshops covering arange of topics for parents,carers and siblings.Social workWe offer a broadrange of practicaladvice and a variety ofother support to familiesand carers of children.Coffee and chatThis is an opportunityto meet informally withother families in similarcircumstances. We hold coffeeand chat mornings fortnightlyfor families using the nursery,as well as those on the waitingand referral list.Find out more about learning disability afor your nearest local group at www.me2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 4 24/06/2010 11:47
Information eveningsFamilies using thenursery as well as thoseon the waitingand referral list can comealong to find out about awide range of earlychildhood intervention topics.Advice clinicPaediatricians fromthe BHSCT holdadvice clinics forparents and carers ofchildren, where they candiscuss with paediatricians,therapists and staff, theirchild’s progression anddevelopment.Informationand adviceMencap’s website,telephone helpline andemail service offer adviceand information oneverything to do withlearning disability (seeback page for details).Summer schemeA two weekprogramme offun-filled activities isrun during the summerterm for children in theBHSCT area.ility and our work in Northern Ireland, or searchw.mencap.org.uk/ni2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 5 24/06/2010 11:47
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“<strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> meant the world to us – it is a placewhere we discovered so much about our daughter andwe found help to understand her particular needs.We always felt part of the Mencap family – and westill do!” Steve Dougan, Eve’s father2010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 7 24/06/2010 11:47
To find out more about Mencap’s <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> early interventionservice please contact:Carolyn Stewart (nursery manager)028 9069 1351Email carolyn.stewart@mencap.org.ukVisit www.mencap.org.uk/niWrite toMencap<strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong>4 Annadale Avenue,BT7 3JHOr sign up to our free monthlye-newsletter at www.mencap.org.uk/beCharity number 222377 (England and Wales); SCO41079 (Scotland) 2010.053-05/102010.053 NI <strong>Segal</strong> <strong>House</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> leaflet v4.indd 8 24/06/2010 11:47
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