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PRO PAK Service Center

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The new name of our PROPAK Service Center, was chosen dictated by our mission and commitment to the rights and needs of people with disabilities; our objective to provide PROfessional Services to them and to be an important factor in the service sector for capacity building and knowledge of the specialists working with and for PAK (people with disabilities).

Services for children and adults with disabilities

  • Multidisciplinary assessment

    Observation, a detailed interview with the parents and standardised tests to understand the child's needs and plan the therapy.

  • Physiotherapy, psychomotor therapy and hydrotherapy

    Physiotherapy to improve movement, balance and coordination, including exercises in water.

  • Speech and language therapy

    Speech therapy for communication, speech, voice and swallowing.

  • Developmental and occupational therapy

    For children aged 0–10: cognitive, emotional and everyday living skills.

  • ABA therapy

    Applied Behaviour Analysis: new behaviours are learned step by step through rewards.

  • Floortime therapy

    The DIR/Floortime method: play as a path to development, with the family closely involved.

  • Art and music therapy

    Drawing and music as safe ways to express feelings and grow.

  • Group therapy

    Groups of 2 to 4 children working on social skills in a safe setting.

  • Early intervention at home

    For children from birth to age 6: support at home that helps the family encourage the child's development.

  • Support in kindergartens and schools

    Helps children use what they learn in therapy at kindergarten and school, and become more independent.

Courses

  • Dance course

    For children aged 3–12: fun and movement that build motor skills.

  • Personal autonomy course (ages 3–13)

    Practical everyday living skills that build independence and self-esteem.

  • Language and maths course

    The basics of the Albanian language and of mathematics, taught in an adapted way.

  • Social autonomy course for teens and adults

    Skills for independent living, work and social inclusion.

Support for parents

  • Information for expectant parents

    Answers to first questions and support for parents expecting a child with Down syndrome.

  • Assistance for new parents

    With you in the first days after the diagnosis, with information and emotional support.

  • Parents support group

    A network of more than 100 parents who share experiences and advice.

  • Individual counselling with a psychologist

    Taking care of yourself too: one-to-one sessions with the center's psychologist.

  • Psychological counselling for parents

    Support with the everyday challenges of raising a child with a disability.

  • Group therapy for parents

    Group sessions where parents find emotional support in one another.