Targeted support is in the spotlight of Viva-MTS – Armenian News

Tendency to self-isolation, restricted communication exterior the household, and psychological dependence from mom’s fixed care… That is how 13-year-old Monica with cerebral palsy (CP) behaved earlier than she obtained into the family help program. With the help of Viva-MTS, “SOURCE” basis has modified the rhythm of life for the woman and her household, the dynamics of integration and improvement in society. Due to the focused help and the person assistant assigned to the household Monica’s superb motor expertise, reminiscence, want to combine with the atmosphere, and optimistic pondering developed inside simply 4 months. The restricted thoughts has given option to elevated confidence in her talents and a want to speak together with her classmates by way of video name, as properly. The woman, who lives in certainly one of Armenia’s areas, is reluctant to just accept “technological improvement”, however she is keen to make use of instruments to get to know Armenia and its capital. She loves her identification, the Armenian language, and favourite character is Mesrop Mashtots. Everybody within the household credit that success to the applied program of non-public help and the constant work of the assistant has carried out. This system is now over; Monica has additionally undergone a wanted surgical procedure to over some well being issues she had, however stays optimistic and her want to maneuver ahead has strengthened now.

“The position of an assistant is vital in such households. They’re in a weak group. Moms are chargeable for their youngsters, and as a consequence, they oftentimes virtually neglect themselves. We assist not solely the kid, but additionally the mum or dad. This system permits us to alleviate among the mom’s considerations, giving her and the kid confidence that they don’t seem to be alone,” Monica’s particular person assistant, Haykanush Gasparyan, mentioned.

Began in 2016, the cooperation between Viva-MTS and the “SOURCE” basis has offered the specified end result for all of the households which have turn into beneficiaries of this system. Private assistant companies have expanded geographically lately. The areas have been additionally included in this system, which is extraordinarily vital. The provision of specialised facilities in distant areas is restricted primarily as a result of their absence. From this viewpoint, the help offered to youngsters with particular care wants in several areas is essential.

Particular person tutors carry out the duties of a nanny-caregiver or a improvement specialist. Their choice, coaching, supervision of labor, communication with the mum or dad, discussions, and writing of a person improvement and care plan for every baby are organized by a multidisciplinary professional crew. The crew features a speech therapist who coordinates the work and a psychologist. In particular instances, the particular wants pedagogue, physiotherapist, or ergotherapist are consulted to arrange the kid’s day by day atmosphere and clear up positioning issues. The person assistant program for kids with particular wants continues to be on demand in Armenia.