Established in Lagos in 1998, the Children’s Developmental Centre advocates for children and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The CDC cultivates an environment of dignity, support, and love. They offer a holistic approach to care, school services, early intervention, as well as assessments and diagnoses. They also provide training and resources for teachers and volunteers.
CDC’s Three Areas of Focus:
Services.
Training.
Advocacy.
They provide Assessments and Diagnosis, Early Intervention Programmes, Pre-School and School Services, plus programmes for young people. Supporting these core services are communication therapy, physiotherapy, school visits, etc. The centre has a community-based service, which has been focusing on government-owned homes to support their efforts in providing care for children and young adolescents.