How special children are being helped in Almaty
11.02.2026 16:08:12 81
A press conference entitled "From the first alarming sign to the result" was held at the Regional Communications Service. This time, the event was dedicated to the capabilities of the Early Intervention Center. Nurziya Alimbekova, Director of the Early Intervention Social Services Center, spoke about the age from which children can be provided with assistance, who is suitable for support, and how the results of the work are evaluated.
According to the speaker, the center's services can be accessed as soon as a child is born. Although it mainly accepts children up to three years old, it can sometimes support children up to seven years old, depending on the needs of the family and the child. According to experts, early access allows for timely support for the child's development and prevents future difficulties.
"The earlier help is sought, the greater the chance of helping the child. We work with the child as soon as he is born, and it is at this time that we can prevent some difficulties," says Nurziya Alimbekova.
An important feature of the center's work is that a medical diagnosis is not required. If parents are concerned about their child's behavior and behavior, they can get the necessary advice and support here, without having to go to official specialists.
"Sometimes parents have a gut feeling that something is wrong, and that alone is enough to reach out to us. It helps them understand what's happening and provide support before the situation escalates," says the center's director.
According to the speaker, the help in the early intervention center is different from the lessons and medical care in developmental centers. Here, attention is paid not only to the child, but also to the parents. Specialists explain to the parents what the child needs and give advice. They help to implement these recommendations in everyday life. This is not a one-time lesson, but systematic support.
"It is very important for us that the family relies on such advice in their daily lives. We evaluate its effectiveness not by formal indicators, but by the changes that the parents themselves notice. It will become easier for the child to communicate, new habits will be formed, and adults will stop worrying as before," Nurziya Alimbekova noted.
The center discusses its work with family members. If necessary, the format of assistance is adjusted, and support is adapted to the needs of the child and his or her loved ones.