DIY THERAPY
Episode 1 - Eniola Onakoya
Considering the need to cater for Children with Special Needs at home amidst the lockdown affecting resumption of schools and other economic activities, KidsABILITY Initiative have put together a Video Series to better support families.
Episode 2 - Kunle Adewale
Episode 2 of the Home-Based Therapy Video features a unique DIY Art therapy for Special Needs children. The exercise of “The Art of Putting things in Shape” help Children interact with objects around them, turning them to beautiful colored shapes.
Episode 3 - Emmanuella Akinola
Do you have challenges integrating your Visually Impaired Child in domestic chores routine? Listen to Emmanuella Akinola, the Programmes Director at Access Tech; an Assistive Technology Research, Retail and Training Centre for Visually Impaired Persons.
Episode 4 - Dr Sunday Agbonike
According to Dr Sunday Agbonike, Animal Assited Therapy (AAT) entails the healing of humans using Animals. It is a reliable approach thathelps children with special needs regardless of their temperaments live a richer quality life.
Episode 5 - Binta Badjie
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more children have lost learning hours, which would take a longer time to recover. While some schools are able to cope, using internet-enabled platforms, a lot of Children with Disabilities are left out, especially within Africa.
Episode 6 - Dr Bobbie Legg
Children generally have different emotions. Sometimes they are able to identify and express it with different behavior or gestures, and other times they might not know how to express their feelings or emotions; especially Children with Special Needs.
Episode 7 - Olamide Olasunmide
In this episode, Olamide Olasunmide demonstrates basic steps on “The Art of Putting Things in Lines and Shapes”. Watch to the end.
Episode 8 - Cynthia Theophilus
Yoga can serve as a form of therapy for Special Needs Children. It creates a sense of centering and focus, bringing awareness down to the nerves. Listen to Theophilus Cynthia, the founder of Ophil Wellness as she demonstrates […]
