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Our Programs & Services

A range of integrated services designed to support the whole child — from assessment through education, therapy, community support and future independence.

Assessment & Counselling

A student's classroom space at CeSA A counselling session at CeSA

Understanding each child's strengths, challenges, and individual needs through comprehensive psycho-educational assessment. Every child who comes to CeSA begins with a structured evaluation that shapes everything that follows.

Personalised support plans are developed and reviewed regularly as the child grows, with counselling available for both children and their families to process emotions and navigate the journey together.

Occupational Therapy

CeSA staff and volunteers working together on a hands-on task

Helping children develop the practical everyday skills they need for greater independence, including self-care, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and participation at home and school.

Sessions are hands-on and tailored to each child's goals, and our therapists work closely with families to extend progress beyond the centre into daily life at home.

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Sitting Skill & Concentration Building

Speech & Language Therapy

Two people sharing a high-five during a session at CeSA A speech and language therapy session at CeSA

Supporting children to communicate with confidence through speech, language, and alternative communication methods tailored to each child's individual needs.

This includes children who are non-verbal and use alternative forms of communication, using play-based and structured approaches depending on each child's age and ability.

Physiotherapy

A physiotherapist working with a child on stretching exercises

Improving mobility, strength, balance, posture, and physical development through personalised physiotherapy sessions that help children participate more fully in everyday life.

Therapists work one-on-one with each child, using hands-on exercises to build strength and confidence in movement, both at the centre and at home.

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Integrated Physiotherapy in Progress

Special Needs Education

A CeSA student writing at a classroom desk A special needs education classroom at CeSA

Providing adapted education from Nursery through Senior Four, using individualised teaching approaches and small class sizes to help every child learn at their own pace.

We follow the Ugandan national curriculum where possible, adapting it as needed so that academic progress, at any pace, is something every child can experience.

Vocational & Life Skills Training

Children sorting produce as part of practical skills training

Equipping young people with practical skills for greater independence through agriculture, cooking, crafts, music, home management, and other functional vocational activities.

Training is hands-on and adapted to each learner's ability level, building confidence alongside practical skills that can support a livelihood in adulthood.

Community Outreach, Advocacy & Rehabilitation

A family CeSA works with, together outside their home

Working beyond the centre to empower families, raise disability awareness, reduce stigma, strengthen community inclusion, and advocate for the rights of children with disabilities through partnerships and community-based rehabilitation.

We engage families in their homes, local leaders, and community members together, recognising that a child's development happens everywhere, not just at school.

Staff Capacity Building

Staff and volunteers gathered for a training session at CeSA

Strengthening the quality of services through ongoing professional development for teachers, therapists, and support staff, ensuring every child benefits from up-to-date, well-trained care.

We also serve as a placement centre for university and college students, providing hands-on experience in special needs education and therapy alongside our own team's continuous training.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Every child's situation is different. Get in touch and we'll help you understand what support might be right for your child.

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