20 years after the launch of the early intervention program, Sense International Romania organized the first online training course titled Introduction to Early Intervention for Children with Deafblindness.

12 teachers, one social worker, and three parents attended this first edition, held between May 30 and June 6, 2025. The course featured both a synchronous component via Zoom and an asynchronous one on the organization’s e-learning platform, cursuri.surdocecitate.ro, totaling 16 hours of study.

During the live sessions, we discussed the difference between early education and early intervention, how we can stimulate and develop a child’s senses, and then moved on to topics such as environmental adaptations, neuromotor stimulation, communication in children with deafblindness, elements of orientation and mobility, as well as support for their emotional development.

The course was a space for learning and connection for participants, trainers, and organizers alike. Theoretical information was reinforced with numerous examples from the practical experience of the five trainers, who wholeheartedly shared their expertise.

We had the joy of once again collaborating with an extraordinary team of trainers, including physiotherapy teacher Mihaela Aioneasă, special education teacher Mara Apostol, psychologist Gabriela Jianu, special education teacher Eva Oprea, and university lecturer Dr. Ioana Tufar. We thank them for their warmth, dedication, and professionalism!

“You won me over with this well-structured course, rich in concrete and useful information. What stuck with me most was the humanity, love, and respect with which you presented the children and their parents”, Cristina

“I appreciated the openness and authenticity of the trainers in sharing information. The use of videos from therapy sessions greatly helped in consolidating the theoretical knowledge. The trainers continuously blended theory and practice throughout the course”, Corina

"A course from soul to soul and from professional to professional! I felt that everything came from rich experience, complete dedication, and genuine care not only for the children, but also for the parents and professionals", Nicu