Children with cerebral palsy (CP) can experience movement problems varying from barely noticeable to extremely severe. Although there is no cure for CP, physiotherapy from an early age can help children with cerebral palsy to improve their quality of life. We have been proving physiotherapy as well as hands-on training to the parents of children with CP to help them learn the correct ways to move, maximising their abilities and preventing deformities and contractures.
Shishu Shorgo Centre
The Shishu Shorgo Centre in Shahjadpur, managed by CSF Global, is a community-based inclusive education and rehabilitation centre for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities. The centre focuses on holistic child development through therapy, individualized learning, and family engagement.
Core Activities:
Inclusive Education: Implements individualized education plans (IEPs) using adaptive materials and play-based methods.
Therapeutic Support: Provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and early intervention services.
Parental and Community Involvement: Trains caregivers, conducts regular parent meetings, and promotes inclusion through awareness.
Continuous Assessment: Regularly monitors each child’s academic and functional progress for tailored development.
The Shahjadpur Centre (Shishu Shorgo) stands as a model for inclusive rural education and disability rehabilitation in Bangladesh, transforming lives through compassion, expertise, and community partnership..
Home Based Rehabilitation
Children and adolescents with disability in regional and remote areas of Bangladesh can face numerous barriers to accessing therapy and rehabilitation services.
To increase uptake of rehabilitation in rural areas we provide training to parents in how to deliver home-based physiotherapy, early stimulation and speech therapy. We also link families with local service providers who offer on-going support.
Our trained field workers visit children at their homes and conduct assessments to guide the development of individualised therapy and rehabilitation programs.
We train parents in how to teach their child daily living activities, communication and language skills, social interaction , orientation, safe movement, play, household activities, and the use of adaptive devices that may be necessary for schooling.
Many of our projects include a home-based rehabilitation component.
- Over 1,250 who a child with cerebral palsy have participated in our
- Through our community based rehabilitation workers we provide direct home-based rehabilitation to 350 children in 6 thanas (sub-districts) with vision impairments.
CSF Centre
The CSF Centre in Shahjadpur is one of CSF Global’s flagship community-based rehabilitation initiatives, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities in rural Bangladesh. Established to ensure access to essential therapy, education, and support services, the centre has become a model for inclusive, community-driven disability care.
Key Focus Areas:
Therapeutic and Early Intervention Services: Providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and individualized care plans for children.
Family Empowerment: Training parents and caregivers to deliver effective home-based support and improve daily living outcomes.
Inclusive Education and Advocacy: Working with local schools and communities to promote accessibility, inclusion, and awareness of disability rights.
Achievements:
The Shahjadpur Centre has supported hundreds of children and families, built a strong local caregiver network, and demonstrated a replicable model for inclusive rural disability services in Bangladesh.