Early Intervention & Development Programs
Children First India
We offer small group early intervention and development programs for kids under 6, with flexible schedules, personalized goals, and play-based support, working closely with parents to meet each child’s unique needs.
Pricing Guide
The Nesting Circle - Infant Bonding Program
Core Session Details
- Duration: 5 weekly sessions of 45 minutes each.
- Format: Small cohort capped at 6 to 7 parent-child pairs.
- Facilitators: Led by two Senior Neuro-Dramatic Play (NDP) practitioners.
Activities & Resources
- Structured Play: Activities involving rhythm, sensory play, and storytelling.
- Equipment: Access to sanitized sensory tools including textures, auditory instruments, and visual aids.
- Clinical Oversight: Informal developmental screening of social and sensory milestones during play.
Facility Access
- Environment: Sound-dampened room with soft flooring safe for crawling infants.
- Parent Support: Facilitated community circle for postpartum emotional regulation strategies.
Intensive Early Intervention Centre
Clinical Structure
- Intensity: 40 clinical hours per month (2 hours daily, 5 days a week).
- Therapies: Integrated access to Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Clinical Psychology.
- Ratio: Low therapist-to-child ratio (1:2 or 1:3) for individualized attention.
Facility & Equipment
- Sensory Gyms: Access to climbing walls, swings, crash pads, and ball pits for motor planning.
- Skill Building: Social circle time and Activities of Daily Living (eating, toilet training).
- Resources: All art supplies, sensory compounds, and educational toys included.
Parent & Planning
- Customization: Creation of a bespoke Individualised Education Plan (IEP).
- Review: Periodic formal review meetings with the clinical team.
Bridges to School - 12 Week Readiness Course
Program Structure
- Duration: Fixed 12-week term divided into age-appropriate cohorts.
- Simulation: Classroom environment set up with desks and whiteboards to practice compliance.
- Themes: Weekly changing themes used to teach executive functioning.
Skill Focus
- Executive Functioning: Drills on following multi-step instructions and organizing school bags.
- Social Learning: Explicit instruction on boundaries, turn-taking, and emotional regulation.
- Real World: Simulated events within campus to practice money and transaction concepts.
Reports & Guidance
- Analysis: Detailed School Readiness report provided at the end of the term.
- Home Strategy: Guidance on managing separation anxiety and homework routines.
Targeted Skill-Building Groups
Therapist Leadership
- Expert Lead: Sessions conducted by certified Occupational Therapists or Clinical Psychologists.
- Focus Areas: Targeted work on Grapho-motor skills (handwriting), Praxis, or Social Coping.
- Group Size: Capped at 4 to 6 children for immediate intervention.
Tools & Methods
- Equipment: Use of therapeutic tools like wedges, pencil grips, theraputty, and balance boards.
- Approach: Gamified therapy using cooperative challenges to build skills.
Updates
- Feedback: 5-minute post-session update regarding participation and areas of struggle.
About Early Intervention & Development Programs
We see kids for who they are, not just where they’re “supposed” to be. My team and I believe in creating a space where your child feels like they truly belong, not just fit in. We don’t push for labels or rush milestones - instead, we get to know your child’s rhythm and what brings them joy.
What We Do
- Holistic, evidence-based support for families, led by our team of therapists and psychologists
- Programs for children from infancy to early school years
- Sensory regulation activities for toddlers, play-based learning, and gentle social practice
Our Programs
- Intensive early intervention for kids under 6 with delays or autism (diagnosed or not), in small groups, 2-hour sessions, flexible weekly schedules. Each child gets their own set of goals.
- The Nesting Circle: For babies and new parents (6-18 months). Small, cozy groups. Focus on neuro-dramatic play, bonding, and sensory fun - no pressure, just connection.
- Bridges to School: 12-week school readiness programs for preschoolers and up. Layers in social-emotional development support, teamwork, and confidence building. We group by age and readiness, not just grade.
How We Work With You
We treat you as a partner. Your input shapes your child’s journey. We plan together, meet regularly, and share ideas you can use at home. You never have to figure things out alone.
Is This For You?
If your child is struggling with speech, motor skills, emotions, or confidence, or you just want a gentle place for them to grow, we’re here. Every kid deserves a space to belong.
Meet your Expert
Children First
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My Story
We’re Children First, and honestly, it’s always been about the kids for us. Been at it 15+ years, working with all sorts of families, teachers, and schools. We don’t just sit and talk - sometimes it’s beads, sometimes art, sometimes puppets. It’s not about fixing, it’s about belonging. We’ve teamed up with places like Salaam Baalak Trust, and we run circles for new parents too. We think happy teachers and supported parents make magic for kids.
My Work
Mental Health Services for Young People - We support kids and youth (0-25) with therapy, occupational therapy, play-based programs, and group sessions.
Play-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy - No cookie-cutter stuff. We use play, art, movement, and stories to help kids feel they belong.
Early Intervention and Nesting Circle - Gentle help for infants and toddlers - sensory needs, social skills, bonding, all through play-based therapy.
Community & Sensory-Friendly Programs - Summer camps, Bridges to School, movie screenings - joyful, inclusive spaces for all kids to connect.
Training for Adults - Certificate courses, narrative therapy diplomas, workshops for parents, teachers, and counsellors.
