Activities
To Provide Education And Training To Children With Special Needs
Day
School: Forty one children are presently enrolled into the day school.
Twenty teachers provide service to the children, the school works from
10AM - 4PM (Monday to Friday). Children are put through many different
activities throughout the day. Children are exposed to both individual
and group sessions. Activities are developed for different skill areas.
Individual plan is made for each child.
To set up a model training center where all therapies are available under
one roof - classroom education, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy
and occupational therapy, behavior modification.
To provide ample opportunities for children to socialize and interact
with each other and also with children from the mainstream
To establish vocational and training centers to rehabilitate these children
in the community and make them productive individuals.
To integrate these children successfully into the mainstream by training them to hold regular jobs.
Parent And Family Support
Parent
and Family Support: Individual sessions are conducted for to provide information
on Autism. We are a part of India Autism Forum which is a large parent
group. Regular workshops are conducted to educate parents where stress
management techniques are taught for their benefit.
To provide a platform for meaningful discussion among parents and exchange
of all available information.
To motivate parents to develop a positive attitude towards their children.
To develop a strong volunteer base to help families cope with the disorder.
Community Awarness Program
Community
Awarness Program: We participate in many rallies and exhibitions. We have
brought out many overseas materials like bookmarks, stickers, handbooks,
T-Shirts to spread the message. We work with both Government and Non-Govermental
Organizations to propagate our cause. We are creating a strong advisory
group to reform policies and bring about a positive change.
To make the term AUTISM a household name, so any family in need will get
immediate attention.
To help secure better services for these children from the community.
Professional Network
Professional
Network : We are associated with the Karnataka Parents Association for
mentally retarded citizens in the Teachers Training Program for Autism.
We are associated with NIMHANS and many other qualified medical professionals
for diagnosis and medical management We conduct many joint training programs
with other organizations and have a well established Professional Network
To create a network among doctors, psychologists, educators and other
professionals.
Networking will improve overall quality of care rendered.
Information will be relayed efficiently, quickly and smoothly.
Course Content
SHORT
TERM (6 months - 3 yr.).
1] All children are to be provided with currently accepted educational
training.
2] Tie-ups with institutions in USA\UK for constant exchange of information.
3] Monthly interactive meeting with parents to assess progress and evolve
innovative methods of training.
4] Design of comprehensive assessment Performa.
5] Psychological assessment and psychotherapy for parents including group
therapy.
6] Resource planning and creation of a sound financial base.
MEDIUM
TERM ( 3 - 5 yrs.).
1] Data collection and presentation of papers at national and international
conferences.
2] Publication of articles in journals.
3] Annual workshop to harmonize with other professionals.
4] Constant evaluation of results of short term activities.
5] Establish independent research institute.
LONG
TERM ( 5 - 10 yrs.).
1] Pre-marital counseling to prevent congenital disorders.
2] Vocational Training Institute.
3] Educational and recreational facilities for parents.
4] To fund activities of other institutes.
