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Nobelova Gradani Helen Obiageli Oshikoya ,BL,MA,ACIEA,CAS
Nobelova Gradani Helen Obiageli Oshikoya ,BL,MA,ACIEA,CAS

The document discusses the importance of mental well-being in children's development. It describes the services provided by Nobelova Gradani to support psychological well-being, including developmental screenings, school health programs, and psychological services. Their programs aim to identify issues early, provide interventions, and support over 30 schools. The organization was founded by Mrs. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya to improve access to mental healthcare after seeing inadequate conditions firsthand and now employs over 20 specialists across fields like psychology, speech, and occupational therapy.

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Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 1 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Introduction Mental well-being is a vital part of a child’s development yet it is an area that has been neglected by the society at large. Nobelova Gradani is set up to champion the advancement of the physical and psychological wellbeing of the Nigerian Child. We are structured into three need bases developmental surveillance, school health and psychological wellbeing. 1.0 Developmental Surveillance Children are screened using proven occupation therapy techniques to determine their mental state and to detect early, any risk of a developmental delay or disorder. Our aim is to ensure that children develop well mentally. Early discovery of defects and prompt actions to treat them will increase the chance of a child developing well both physically and mentally. Developmental surveillance is a flexible, longitudinal, continuous, cumulative process that is broader than screening; whereby knowledgeable professionals perform skilled observation on children throughout all encounters during child healthcare (Doworkin 1993). It is the oversight of the physical, emotional and social health of all children, measurement and recording physical growth, monitoring of developmental progress, offering and arranging intervention where necessary, prevention of diseases by immunization and other means and health education (Hall 1990). Although developmental and behavioural disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most societies, especially African Societies. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a developmental or behavioural disorder. Parents and Physicians can educate themselves and others about the range of disorders, as well as the opportunities for treatment and intervention if there was more awareness on the importance of having children screened. Whether a child has a developmental delay or disorder, early identification and intervention are essential for achieving the best possible outcome. Dr. Frederick B. Covington The first three years of a child’s life are an amazing time of development and what happens during those years stays with a child for a lifetime. That is why it is so important to watch for signs of delays in development and to get help if problems are suspected. The sooner a delayed child gets early intervention, the better the progress will be. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended the administration of standardized screening tools targeted at the first 18 months of development to enhance the precision of development.
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 2 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Screening Tools and Centre We have top of the range screening tools supplied by Pearson Clinical UK & USA and currently providing developmental screening/ Evaluations from 4 centres in Lagos 1) St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island 2) Heritage Children’s specialist Hospital, Badore 3) R -Jolad Hospital, Gbagada 4) Lagos State Teaching Hospital Paediatric Practice Victoria Island, Q’ Life Family Clinic Victoria Island , Chevron Clinic Lekki , Child Developmental Centre and Kinder Klinic Ilupeju are also on our list whereby they refer children to us that require further evaluations to confirm developmental delays/ disorders 2.0 School Health '' You cannot educate a child who is not healthy, and you cannotkeep a child healthy who is not educated." Dr. Jocelyn Elders Nigerians are such ‘visual’ people (it is about what they see and conceive by sight); so if a child has no physical impairment, such a child is presumed healthy. This, however, is not always the case. A child with Autism/ Emotional Social Disorder/ ADHD/ Speech disorder and Behavioural issues may look normal until later years. Therefore it is important that schools practice School Health to provide early intervention strategies and programmes for children identified as being at risk of literacy difficulties. School Health Programmes helps early detection and intervention of educational underachievement. It prepares students for the challenges of life outside the school environment. The programme also involves Special Educational Needs Training for teachers as well as the administration of Educational Assessments. School Health screenings include: 1) Ear and eye 2) Dental 3) Developmental 4) Speech , Language & Communication 5) Scoliosis 6) Emotional wellbeing 7) Preschool Test for learning disabilities
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 3 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 8) Dyslexia screening 9) Working memory Our school health initiative started in September 2012 and we have screened 5000 students both physically and mentally, whereby we detected several students with vision, hearing and behavioral problems. Our Schools & Orphanage we support 1. Virtuous Pre-school Gbagada Lagos 2) Zarah’s Pre-school Gbagada Lagos 3). Iris Field School Port Harcourt 4) Lady Bird Nursery & Primary School, Gbagada Phase 2. 5) The Kings School, Gbagada Phase 1. 6) Discovery House, Lekki. Lagos 7) LeavesGreen, Magodo. Lagos 8) Jesus House Anthony Industrial Estate Anthony Lagos 9) Alice in Wonderland, Ikeja 10) Explorer Montessori Opebi Lagos 11) Esta-Port School Gbagada 12) Play House School GRA Ikeja 13) Duke School Agege Lagos 14) Aquila Nidus Creche & Preschool Ifako Lagos 15) The Toddler Tree GRA Ikeja 16) Role Model School Daystar Church Complex Ikeja ( 500 students) 17) Heritage Orphanage Anthony Lagos 18) Bencord Montessori Obanikoro Lagos 19) Treasure House School Ilupeju Lagos 20) Sunny Field Antony Lagos 21) American Christian International School Ibadan 22) Holbrok Nursery & Primary School Ikeja Lagos 23) Gingerbread House Pre-school Lekki Lagos 24) Royal Oak Yaba Lagos 25) RiverBank School Lekki Lagos 26) Aurelia's Place Surelere Lagos 27) Diamonds Primary School Dolphin Estate Lagos
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 4 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 28) Albasta Academy Lekki Lagos 29) Home Science Ikoyi Lagos 30) Global Academy Lekki Lagos 31) Redeemers Ikeja Lagos Range: Our price ranges between N10, 000 and N20, 000 per student depending on the location We also provide Educational Learning Support in the following schools to assist children with Learning Disabilities 1) Discovery House Lekki Lagos 2) Esta-Port Gbagada Lagos 3) LeavesGreen Magodo Lagos 4) Riverbank Victoria Island Lagos 5) RoleModel Oregun Daystar Complex 6) CITACAD School Isheri Magodo Lagos The King School Gbagada supports children with Learning Disorders. Early Intervention and Learning Support We have one Learning Disorder Unit at The Kings School Gbadaga, The King School supports children with Learning Disorders. Aim: 1. To provide full clinical assessments for children with Neurodevelopment Delays. 2. Provide all Early Intervention Therapies (speech, behavioural, physiotherapy and OT). Treatment is administered by providing Applied Behavioural Analysis 3.0 Psychological Wellbeing Psychological wellbeing (Mental Health) as we all know it is a hard sell. However most Nigerians lack the understanding of exactly how important it is to protect one’s mind. You are exceptionally unique from the next human being because of your mind-set. Your mind determines who you are, your thinking, and your ability to do well in your life endeavours and most importantly your emotions.
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 5 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Therefore it is imperative that you keep your mind healthy at all times. We provide 1. Applied Behavioral Analysis 2. Behavioural Health Treatment 3. Assessments for Speech & Language Disorders 4. Training for Teachers/ SENCO 5. School Nurse Training 6. Training Med Workforce 7. Pearson Education materials We support the following schools with Educational Assessments from Pearson Clinical US and UK to assist their special education units. 1. Role Model Schools Oregun Ikeja 2. Leaves Green Magodo Lagos 3. Discovery House Lekki Lagos 4. Esta Port Gbagada Lagos 5. Kings School Gbagada Lagos Our Teams Medical 1. Paediatrician (Consultant) 2. Psychiatrists (Consultants Nigeria, UK & US) Allied Health 1. Childhood Developmental Clinician 2. Certified Educational Assessor UK 3. Certified Autism Specialist US 4. Chartered Developmental Psychologist (Bps) 5. Consultant Psychologist PhD (Bps) 6. Clinical Psychologist 7. Speech Pathologist US licensed 8. Licensed Occupational Therapist
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 6 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 9. Licensed Audiologist 10. Licensed Physiotherapists UK/Nig 11. Applied Behavioural Analysis UK BRIEF PROFILE OF NOBELOVA GRADANI VISIONARY Mrs. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya is the founder / CEO of Nobelova Gradani PsychoEducational Services. A member of the Nigerian Bar Association since 1991 she holds a Master’s degree in Social Science from the UK consisting of child development, clinical and learning assessments and other areas of social sciences that require mental health expertise .She is also a Certified Autism Specialist and a Specialist Assessor certified to perform Examination Access Arrangements. "Great ideas come out of new perspectives. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya dreamt of a glamorous future as an award winning actress on the world stage but one day something happened; on a visit to a mental health facility centre she saw a mentally ill young boy eating off the floor. She was horrified not just because of the awfulness of the situation but because the staff at the centre seemed resigned to it. By this time she was already a qualified lawyer working for an international aviation company. She used all her savings to ensure that she obtained high value certifications in mental health and without fear she started up Nobelova Gradani PsychoEducational Services. (Noble Citizen) from the onset she was determined that each child would receive only the best of care and treatment. In her words "every child has a right to education in spite of their disability." Starting out was difficult – there were very few trained professionals and lack of knowledge can create powerful vested interests. Through a mixture of co-opting, resistance and collaboration she was able to lay new frameworks for mental healthcare. There were moments of laughter, joy and tears but those moments all served to strengthen her belief. Today Nobelova Gradani has 40 children in its Early Intervention program, it is providing developmental screening/diagnosing for 6 private and one public hospital and has 32 schools practicing school health. Nobelova Gradani is not stopping. It intends to train over 100 Neurodevelopmental Specialist at a cost of over $170,000, 000. At the moment it already has 24 specialist in residence. It is creating new career lines in mental health and through its advocacy program AdvoHealth it is creating an iclusive just and caring society. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours Faithfully,
Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 7 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 For: Nobelova Gradani Psycho-Educational Services Mrs. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya LLB, BL, MA, ACIEA, CAS, SAEAA Chief Executive Officer, +2348033019774 'For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind'.'

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  • 1. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 1 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Introduction Mental well-being is a vital part of a child’s development yet it is an area that has been neglected by the society at large. Nobelova Gradani is set up to champion the advancement of the physical and psychological wellbeing of the Nigerian Child. We are structured into three need bases developmental surveillance, school health and psychological wellbeing. 1.0 Developmental Surveillance Children are screened using proven occupation therapy techniques to determine their mental state and to detect early, any risk of a developmental delay or disorder. Our aim is to ensure that children develop well mentally. Early discovery of defects and prompt actions to treat them will increase the chance of a child developing well both physically and mentally. Developmental surveillance is a flexible, longitudinal, continuous, cumulative process that is broader than screening; whereby knowledgeable professionals perform skilled observation on children throughout all encounters during child healthcare (Doworkin 1993). It is the oversight of the physical, emotional and social health of all children, measurement and recording physical growth, monitoring of developmental progress, offering and arranging intervention where necessary, prevention of diseases by immunization and other means and health education (Hall 1990). Although developmental and behavioural disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most societies, especially African Societies. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a developmental or behavioural disorder. Parents and Physicians can educate themselves and others about the range of disorders, as well as the opportunities for treatment and intervention if there was more awareness on the importance of having children screened. Whether a child has a developmental delay or disorder, early identification and intervention are essential for achieving the best possible outcome. Dr. Frederick B. Covington The first three years of a child’s life are an amazing time of development and what happens during those years stays with a child for a lifetime. That is why it is so important to watch for signs of delays in development and to get help if problems are suspected. The sooner a delayed child gets early intervention, the better the progress will be. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended the administration of standardized screening tools targeted at the first 18 months of development to enhance the precision of development.
  • 2. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 2 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Screening Tools and Centre We have top of the range screening tools supplied by Pearson Clinical UK & USA and currently providing developmental screening/ Evaluations from 4 centres in Lagos 1) St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island 2) Heritage Children’s specialist Hospital, Badore 3) R -Jolad Hospital, Gbagada 4) Lagos State Teaching Hospital Paediatric Practice Victoria Island, Q’ Life Family Clinic Victoria Island , Chevron Clinic Lekki , Child Developmental Centre and Kinder Klinic Ilupeju are also on our list whereby they refer children to us that require further evaluations to confirm developmental delays/ disorders 2.0 School Health '' You cannot educate a child who is not healthy, and you cannotkeep a child healthy who is not educated." Dr. Jocelyn Elders Nigerians are such ‘visual’ people (it is about what they see and conceive by sight); so if a child has no physical impairment, such a child is presumed healthy. This, however, is not always the case. A child with Autism/ Emotional Social Disorder/ ADHD/ Speech disorder and Behavioural issues may look normal until later years. Therefore it is important that schools practice School Health to provide early intervention strategies and programmes for children identified as being at risk of literacy difficulties. School Health Programmes helps early detection and intervention of educational underachievement. It prepares students for the challenges of life outside the school environment. The programme also involves Special Educational Needs Training for teachers as well as the administration of Educational Assessments. School Health screenings include: 1) Ear and eye 2) Dental 3) Developmental 4) Speech , Language & Communication 5) Scoliosis 6) Emotional wellbeing 7) Preschool Test for learning disabilities
  • 3. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 3 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 8) Dyslexia screening 9) Working memory Our school health initiative started in September 2012 and we have screened 5000 students both physically and mentally, whereby we detected several students with vision, hearing and behavioral problems. Our Schools & Orphanage we support 1. Virtuous Pre-school Gbagada Lagos 2) Zarah’s Pre-school Gbagada Lagos 3). Iris Field School Port Harcourt 4) Lady Bird Nursery & Primary School, Gbagada Phase 2. 5) The Kings School, Gbagada Phase 1. 6) Discovery House, Lekki. Lagos 7) LeavesGreen, Magodo. Lagos 8) Jesus House Anthony Industrial Estate Anthony Lagos 9) Alice in Wonderland, Ikeja 10) Explorer Montessori Opebi Lagos 11) Esta-Port School Gbagada 12) Play House School GRA Ikeja 13) Duke School Agege Lagos 14) Aquila Nidus Creche & Preschool Ifako Lagos 15) The Toddler Tree GRA Ikeja 16) Role Model School Daystar Church Complex Ikeja ( 500 students) 17) Heritage Orphanage Anthony Lagos 18) Bencord Montessori Obanikoro Lagos 19) Treasure House School Ilupeju Lagos 20) Sunny Field Antony Lagos 21) American Christian International School Ibadan 22) Holbrok Nursery & Primary School Ikeja Lagos 23) Gingerbread House Pre-school Lekki Lagos 24) Royal Oak Yaba Lagos 25) RiverBank School Lekki Lagos 26) Aurelia's Place Surelere Lagos 27) Diamonds Primary School Dolphin Estate Lagos
  • 4. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 4 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 28) Albasta Academy Lekki Lagos 29) Home Science Ikoyi Lagos 30) Global Academy Lekki Lagos 31) Redeemers Ikeja Lagos Range: Our price ranges between N10, 000 and N20, 000 per student depending on the location We also provide Educational Learning Support in the following schools to assist children with Learning Disabilities 1) Discovery House Lekki Lagos 2) Esta-Port Gbagada Lagos 3) LeavesGreen Magodo Lagos 4) Riverbank Victoria Island Lagos 5) RoleModel Oregun Daystar Complex 6) CITACAD School Isheri Magodo Lagos The King School Gbagada supports children with Learning Disorders. Early Intervention and Learning Support We have one Learning Disorder Unit at The Kings School Gbadaga, The King School supports children with Learning Disorders. Aim: 1. To provide full clinical assessments for children with Neurodevelopment Delays. 2. Provide all Early Intervention Therapies (speech, behavioural, physiotherapy and OT). Treatment is administered by providing Applied Behavioural Analysis 3.0 Psychological Wellbeing Psychological wellbeing (Mental Health) as we all know it is a hard sell. However most Nigerians lack the understanding of exactly how important it is to protect one’s mind. You are exceptionally unique from the next human being because of your mind-set. Your mind determines who you are, your thinking, and your ability to do well in your life endeavours and most importantly your emotions.
  • 5. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 5 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 Therefore it is imperative that you keep your mind healthy at all times. We provide 1. Applied Behavioral Analysis 2. Behavioural Health Treatment 3. Assessments for Speech & Language Disorders 4. Training for Teachers/ SENCO 5. School Nurse Training 6. Training Med Workforce 7. Pearson Education materials We support the following schools with Educational Assessments from Pearson Clinical US and UK to assist their special education units. 1. Role Model Schools Oregun Ikeja 2. Leaves Green Magodo Lagos 3. Discovery House Lekki Lagos 4. Esta Port Gbagada Lagos 5. Kings School Gbagada Lagos Our Teams Medical 1. Paediatrician (Consultant) 2. Psychiatrists (Consultants Nigeria, UK & US) Allied Health 1. Childhood Developmental Clinician 2. Certified Educational Assessor UK 3. Certified Autism Specialist US 4. Chartered Developmental Psychologist (Bps) 5. Consultant Psychologist PhD (Bps) 6. Clinical Psychologist 7. Speech Pathologist US licensed 8. Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • 6. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 6 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 9. Licensed Audiologist 10. Licensed Physiotherapists UK/Nig 11. Applied Behavioural Analysis UK BRIEF PROFILE OF NOBELOVA GRADANI VISIONARY Mrs. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya is the founder / CEO of Nobelova Gradani PsychoEducational Services. A member of the Nigerian Bar Association since 1991 she holds a Master’s degree in Social Science from the UK consisting of child development, clinical and learning assessments and other areas of social sciences that require mental health expertise .She is also a Certified Autism Specialist and a Specialist Assessor certified to perform Examination Access Arrangements. "Great ideas come out of new perspectives. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya dreamt of a glamorous future as an award winning actress on the world stage but one day something happened; on a visit to a mental health facility centre she saw a mentally ill young boy eating off the floor. She was horrified not just because of the awfulness of the situation but because the staff at the centre seemed resigned to it. By this time she was already a qualified lawyer working for an international aviation company. She used all her savings to ensure that she obtained high value certifications in mental health and without fear she started up Nobelova Gradani PsychoEducational Services. (Noble Citizen) from the onset she was determined that each child would receive only the best of care and treatment. In her words "every child has a right to education in spite of their disability." Starting out was difficult – there were very few trained professionals and lack of knowledge can create powerful vested interests. Through a mixture of co-opting, resistance and collaboration she was able to lay new frameworks for mental healthcare. There were moments of laughter, joy and tears but those moments all served to strengthen her belief. Today Nobelova Gradani has 40 children in its Early Intervention program, it is providing developmental screening/diagnosing for 6 private and one public hospital and has 32 schools practicing school health. Nobelova Gradani is not stopping. It intends to train over 100 Neurodevelopmental Specialist at a cost of over $170,000, 000. At the moment it already has 24 specialist in residence. It is creating new career lines in mental health and through its advocacy program AdvoHealth it is creating an iclusive just and caring society. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours Faithfully,
  • 7. Incorporating Psychological Well-being in Learning RC1141693 7 24 Fola Jinadu Crescent Gbagada Phase 1 ShomoluGbagada Lagos Email: enquires@psycoedservices.com, www.psycoedservices.com Phone: +2348033019774 For: Nobelova Gradani Psycho-Educational Services Mrs. Helen Obiageli Oshikoya LLB, BL, MA, ACIEA, CAS, SAEAA Chief Executive Officer, +2348033019774 'For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind'.'