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Sulam provides an educational and therapeutic program for children with developmental delays, cognitive, emotional, physical or motorical.
Sulam's devoted staff creates a warm, loving environment that encourages each child to achieve his best and reach his potential.
Sulam gives each child the chance to become more independent, thus integrating into normal society.
Below are 3 heart warming stories of children who advanced thanks to the dedicated and professional staff.

Benny started life as a tiny twin weighing less than two kilos with a heart defect, diagnosed with dispraxria and ataxia.
Benny came to SULAM at age three but at the level of a twenty-two months old. With half his body paralyzed, speech and motor development were lagging far behind. He would say “ba” for bottle, or take a few steps and fall and suffered from sensory imbalance. He couldn’t focus, couldn’t match two identical pictures or grasp basic concepts.
After a year of intensive therapeutic program, Benny has made great strides. He now walks, climbs, and plays at an age-appropriate level but still needs SULAM’s help with his motor skills.

Debby just turned three years old. She has Down Syndrome and has undergone heart surgery. Soon after, her natural parents gave her up for adoption. She was in foster care with a family who subsequently adopted her.
Debby arrived at SULAM with very poor motor skills and poor interpersonal communication abilities. She therefore receives occupational therapy with a strong emphasis on developing her fine and gross motor skills. At SULAM, Debby has learned to crawl, stand and even to walk. She has begun to talk with the aid of her speech therapist and within the framework of her class, has thankfully developed interpersonal communication skills.

Shira suffers from the rare Cri du Chat (Cat Cry) Syndrome. Shira arrived a SULAM curled up in a ball. She could not stand and when she crawled – rarely – it was with an arched back and with her face tucked in towards herself. She did not explore or play.
After undergoing intensive physical therapy, Shira’s body is now markedly straighter. She learned to sit, stand, and even walk with very light support. Shira was taught sign language so that she can express herself well. She enjoys playing and understands rules. She loves music and art therapy and can now concentrate and learn. The working partnership that developed between Shira’s wonderfully supportive parents and the SULAM staff was major contributing factor to Shira’s success.


 

Sulam – Special Education Center
116 Sanhedria Murchevet, P.O.B. 18206 Jerusalem, 91181, Israel
Tel: 972-2-540-0344 Fax: 972-2-532-6527 Email: sulam1@actcom.co.il