The groups, of eight participating families, will be set up according to the age of the children.

The sessions will be run by two tutors who will guide parents in helping their children and who will ensure a supportive and positive environment.

The supportive group environment will help parents socialise and network, and develop meaningful relationships with others.

Parents will gain skills which they can use with their children to support the child’s development and physical, social and emotional growth.

Appropriate activities will enhance the children’s motor skills, such as gross and fine motor skills.

Improve the children’s social skills, through adequate interaction with peers and activities that develop eye contact with others, turn-taking, sharing, and so on.

Appropriate activities will encourage the development of the child’s cognitive and communication skills.

Parents will be able to socialise with other parents and form long-lasting meaningful and supportive relationships.

Children from birth up to five years old with a disability and their parents.