Family Networks (FaNs) for Children With Developmental Disorders and Delays

Intervention, Family networks Program (FaNs), is administered once weekly over 9-10 weeks in a group format over 3 hours per sessions. Family networks Program (FaNs) is based on WHO mhGAP module for developmental disorders and incorporates WHO parent skills training program for children with developmental disorders and delays. Parents Skills Training Program includes modules on communication, play, daily living skills, managing challenging behavior, coping with stress. Intervention is provided by the family volunteers (members of community, mostly women, who have a child affected in their families).