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(4) Each child has an Individual Education Program (IEP) which is developed jointly by parents, teachers and health professionals. Goals and objectives are developed as part of the IEPs. All programs aim to provide for the individual needs of children and their families.

Parent information groups and parenting skills programs have been offered by social workers and counsellors to meet the needs of children "at risk". In addition the individual needs of the children and their families are catered for through the Individual Education Program.

(5) Each Unit has support from a team of professionals from ACT Health consisting of a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, medical officer and social worker.

Health professionals work together with teachers and families to provide a co-ordinated program which will prepare the children to enter mainstream preschools-and primary schools where possible.

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