Sewall structures settings that maximize opportunities for children who have disabilities, who are at risk for delays in development, and for those who are typical in their development. Sewall s 9 major programs serve approximately 500 children from birth to 6 years of age and their families at our Vine Street center and at sites throughout Metro Denver. Training and consultation to the staff of community organizations impact an additional 1,800 children. The focus of this program is children ages birth to 3 years, with and without identified special needs. Intervention focuses on improving all skills through play, utilizing the child s interests and typical daily activities.
Parent education is as important as the direct intervention with the child.
Therapies for children with special needs are integrated into classroom activities in the most natural way possible. Through Sewall s outreach program, children with special needs who attend community preschool receive support from appropriate interventionists. The program is licensed for children ages 2 years and older and serves a maximum of 24 children. Each child participates in a morning preschool with stimulating, developmentally appropriate activities facilitated throughout the day. The team meets with the family in depth to discuss assessment results, which are used to develop an intervention plan and identify community resources.