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With KEEN we can Be ourselves, try new things, gain confidence and find our voice. We give children with additional needs and disabilities the space and support to be the best they can be
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Situation
In the last few years KEEN London has seen a huge rise in the number of non verbal or preverbal children attending our services. Families report emotional dysregulation because their children can’t articulate their needs or how they feel. They are concerned about the lack of social skills and ability to develop friendships and Child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs) are at breaking point with 80% of child mental health referrals are autism-related.
Solution
We have proved time and time again through parent testimonials, family surveys and eye/ear witness accounts that our 1:1 supported sessions provide a safe, inclusive and sensory stable space for children to develop skills which outside of KEEN they have struggled with. We use a variety of communication tools to engage and support children to take their first word, first sentence or sign.
