About Us
Founded: 1990, non-profit organization. President: Maria Teresa Palha. Members: The organization is in contact with about 3000 families. Finances: There are no member fees, but we sell teaching materials and educational software. We get some support from the state and some donations and sponsorships. Main Goals First parental help/support for families; early intervention programmes for children and parents. Researching new methods and offering intervention programs designed to promote development of children with developmental disabilities. The inclusion of children with developmental disabilities in mainstream education. Services Counselling. Rehabilitation and therapies. Workshops/seminars: for parents or professionals. Other activities: once a year we organize national meetings, for Down Syndrome and for other developmental disabilities.