Table 1

Description of the programme modules

ModuleContent
1.Let’s get startedContent and ground rules of the programme
Understanding cerebral palsy, additional resources for information
Personal stories
2.Know your childDevelopmental milestones for young children
Determining each child’s progress
3.Positioning and carryingThe importance of optimal positioning
Practical skills regarding optimal positioning
4.Eating and drinkingFeeding challenges for children with neurodevelopmental impairment
Practical skills for addressing feeding challenges
5.Learning to moveUnderstanding different types of movement
Practical skills for assisting learning to move
6.CommunicatingThe importance of communication
Practical advice to encourage their child to communicate
7.Play and early stimulationThe importance of early stimulation and play for children to develop
Challenges of inclusion in play with the family and community
Creation of simple toys
How parents/ caregivers can encourage their child to play
8.Everyday activitiesUsing everyday activities to promote child development
Management of seizures
Review of previous sessions
9.Our communityCommunity resources available
Discussion around barriers to inclusion, addressing stigma and discrimination
Understanding disability rights
Thoughts and feelings of the caregiver
Members of community invited to attend this session
10.Next stepsPlanning to facilitate their own group
Reflection on learning points
Endpoint data collection