Early intervention in Lavington, Nairobi

Helping every child learn, connect and thrive.

Therapists, special needs educators and psychologists work as one team around your child. We support children and teens with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, speech delays and other developmental needs.

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  • One coordinated team
  • Centre, home & school
  • Toddlers to teens
The NEIC centre in Amboseli Gardens, Lavington
One teamOne shared plan
Day & boardingTeen programme

Who we are

All early intervention services, together in one place.

NEIC brings occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, special needs educators, psychologists and physiotherapists into one coordinated team.

We focus on skills your child can use every day: at home, in class and in the community.

  • Plans built on your child's strengths
  • Specialists who plan together
  • Support at our centre, home or school
  • Parents as partners in progress
Discover our story
Victor JumaTeam Lead, Occupational Therapist
The NEIC centre in Amboseli Gardens, Lavington
A therapist working with a child in the NEIC garden
A therapist leading a group session with children
31+

children and families supported

6+

special and mainstream partner schools

3+

NGOs and community organisations

4

settings: centre, home, school and community

Our programmes

Support for every stage of growing up

Each programme meets your child where they are and builds towards what comes next.

Playgroup

Guided, sensory-rich play where little ones move, explore, communicate and make first friends.

For
Ages 2–4
Where
At our centre
Format
Small group
Learn more about Playgroup

Does your child need more than weekly sessions?

Our intensive packages combine therapy, learning and life skills in a structured day, with at least five hours of engagement.

Explore intensive support

How it works

Understand. Plan. Intervene. Measure. Grow.

Every plan starts with understanding your child.

  1. Understand

    We listen to you and assess your child's strengths and needs.

  2. Plan

    Our specialists set clear, shared goals together.

  3. Intervene

    Therapy, learning and family support work side by side.

  4. Measure

    We track progress and share it with you regularly.

  5. Grow

    We adjust the goals as your child moves forward.

Parents and caregivers at an NEIC training workshop

You're not alone

Concerned about your child's development?

An assessment shows your child's strengths, their needs and the best place to start. Getting one is simple.

  1. Send us a message or a WhatsApp.
  2. We call you back to hear your concerns.
  3. We book an assessment at a time that suits you.

Why families choose NEIC

Care that is designed around your child

Built on strengths

Goals start with what your child can already do.

One coordinated team

Every specialist works towards the same plan.

Skills for real life

We measure success at home, in class and in the community.

Children taking part in learning activities at an NEIC family event
Every child can grow

Evidence-informed

Our methods follow current research and ongoing training.

Parents as partners

You get practical strategies to use at home.

Support where it's needed

Sessions happen at our centre, at home or in school.

The NEIC team outside the centre in Amboseli Gardens, Lavington

Our team

Led by Victor Juma
Occupational Therapist

The people behind the progress

Dedicated specialists helping every child grow

NEIC is led by Victor Juma, an experienced occupational therapist completing a Master's in Clinical Psychology. He leads a team that invests in mentorship, research and continuous learning.

  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech & language therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Special needs educators
  • Physiotherapists
Every child deserves support that helps them build meaningful skills and take part in their world.
Meet our specialists

In their words

What families and partners say

Real progress, shared by the families and schools we work with.

Sample

Six months ago our son used only a handful of words. Today he asks for what he wants and greets his teacher every morning.

Mother of a 4-year-oldSpeech & Language Therapy
Sample

Getting dressed used to take tears and an hour. Now he gets ready for school on his own, and he is so proud of himself.

Mother of a 6-year-oldOccupational Therapy
Sample

The team helped us understand our daughter's meltdowns. We now have a plan that works at home and at school.

Father of a 7-year-oldPsychology & Family Support
Sample

Everyone working with our daughter talks to each other. For the first time, it feels like one plan instead of five.

Parent of a 9-year-oldIntensive Intervention
Sample

Our learners are more engaged, and our teachers now feel confident adapting lessons. NEIC has been a true partner.

Head TeacherPartner School, Nairobi
Sample

Our son now shops for himself and helps with cooking at home. His confidence has grown more than we imagined.

Mother of a 16-year-oldTeen Transition Programme

Resource hub

Practical guides for parents and teachers

Clear, easy-to-read information you can use today.

Visit the resource hub

Every child has potential. The right support helps unlock it.

Let's talk about the next step for your child, school or organisation.