Table 3. The sessions for the PW based on suggestions from the FGD.

Session 1	Introduction/ FGDs on Problems	Share idea of the project with the WGs introducing and explaining about children with communication disability through role play and discussion. Discuss some of the problems they might face. Explain what participation in the programme will involve, seek their participation but give the opportunity to withdraw at any time.
Session 2	FGDs on Problems	Explore the groups perceptions of the problems faced by children with communication disabilities and their families
Session 3	Strategies for inclusion (school, home activities, outings, Family events)	Explore strategies for including the children in everyday activities that are within the power and capabilities of the women’s groups. Identify any activities that could be facilitated by input from the researchers.
Session 4	Awareness about causes and prevention	Look at local perceptions of causes and prevention. Compare their perceptions with other perceptions
Session 5	Communication skills/talking to children about what happening	Explore the process of stimulating language and communication through experiential learning. Identify the everyday activities of the local communities and relate these to communication activities
Session 6	Negative attitudes/ what can women groups do	Identify and explore the local negative attitudes towards these children and their families, discuss what local women’s groups could do about these.
Session 7	Social integration.	Consider further what strategies could be used to promote the social integration of these children. Identifying which strategies might be acceptable and sustainable to the various sections of the community.
Session 8	Drawing together/ feedback on intervention	Review the sessions and reflect on what has been covered giving opportunity to revisit any section that needed further attention