Best Special Education Center in Trichy,ATHMALAYAM Center,Special Education Center in Trichy
   ATHMA
Special School
AASAI
Residential Care Center
Best Special Education Center in Trichy,ATHMALAYAM Center,Special Education Center in Trichy

Special School

Athma Special School was intercepted in a rented building in 2009 to impart a holistic, multi-disciplined, and remedial & rehab center for children with Autism, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Down syndrome, and multiple developmental disabilities.

The aim is to enhance and uplift the positive skills of the child with the help of supportive strategies. These pieces of training are structured according to the individual education program (IEP) formulated by the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped.

The foundation of this school is compassion, empathy, and love. Our service is very soul-satisfying as we could share the burden & hardship of the parents and could visualize light at the end. We have assessment tools to match international standards.

We are one of few schools in the Trichy district with all specialists under one roof, such as special educators, autism specialists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists who psychologists and psychiatrists guide.

Our children have participated in District, state-level, and National level arts, dance, and athletics competitions that have brought laurels to our school and pride to their parents.

Athma Special School was laid in 2014 and inaugurated in 2019 with 20,000 sq.ft. in the Ammpettai village with the help of Philanthropists.

The core objectives of Athma Special School:

 To give state-of-the-art multidisciplinary facilities, including aqua
 To provide inclusive education to students with disabilities so they can be employable
 To give free training to the children by getting sponsorships
 Residential facilities for needy people
 To develop Athma Special School as a regional resource center for training professionals
 To give community-based rehabilitation
 Make Athma Special School a model to be replicated all over India

Athma Special School offers the following things:

 Our school provides a psychologically inclusive climate where all students understand one another better and feel safe. We deal with all age-level students
 First, we assess the child for 2-3 weeks and focus on functional, educational, and ADL, depending on the case and its severity. Then we plan the activities for the child according to the age group
 We make an individual educational plan for the child according to the case and severity. The IEP plan is for 3 or 4 months, in which we take the goals the child wants to learn. We use different teaching techniques- like if the child is educable, we work on the academic part and vice versa
 We help the children to differentiate and generalize things through educational aids like real objects, flashcards, storytelling activities, etc.
 We provide an environment for art and craft activities and nourish the skills of children
 After achieving the goals, we prepare the achievements reports, conduct the parent-teacher meeting and discuss the plan ahead
 A highly qualified special educator with an advanced degree helps children face challenges
 We conduct workshops, conduct counseling sessions regularly, and inform parents and caregivers

Early intervention focuses on assisting children in learning the necessary skills that typically develop during the first three years of life, such as:

     
 Physical (reaching, rolling, crawling, and walking)
     
 Cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems)
     
 Communication (talking, listening, understanding)
     
 Social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy)
     
 Self-help (eating, dressing)

Early intervention services can help children learn many vital skills and catch up in their development phase:

A program that provides therapy and educational support services

     
 Equips children with necessary skills and helps develop their potential
     
 Early intervention is a therapy and educational support service that allows special needs children with functional expertise, e.g., fine/gross motor, cognitive, communication, social, and self-help skills, for learning and living
     
 We recognize the child's learning needs and provide intervention for their development and growth in a naturalistic and interactive learning environment
     
 We use a playful approach to teach children certain concepts, e.g., blocks, puzzles, beading, sorting, etc
     
 We involve children in music, dance, and art to develop their skills in those fields and improve social skills like sharing and caring for one another

Speech therapy techniques help to improve communication. These include articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and others depending on the speech or language disorder type. Articulation, Fluency, Resonance, Receptive, Expressive, and Cognitive-communication are various speech disorders that can be corrected or improved by regular speech therapy sessions.

The approach used varies depending on the disorder. It may include physical exercise to strengthen the muscles used in speech (oral-motor work), speech drills to improve clarity or sound, or loudness and production practice to improve articulations and language parameters. Athma Special School deals with all types of special needs children with speech or language problems.

     
 We assess the child and provide individual therapy plans
     
 We take children with ASD, Down's syndrome, CP, MR, ADHD, Muscular dystrophy, HI, LD, and Aphasia
     
 We use the latest techniques developed for a particular disability
     
 We plan different activities for children, e.g., to teach blowing, we use paper blow and candle blow, then progress to the spirometer
     
 We start with the base to achieve every milestone until we accomplish a skilled performance
     
 We are focused on a fun learning approach with the help of activities
     
 In the early intervention group, we give more focus on fun learning techniques
     
 In older children, we categorize students as per their interests and abilities
     
 We focus on one-to-one learning

Athma Special School entertains children of all age groups with impairments such as Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Muscular Dystrophy, etc. Skilled therapists provide physiotherapy and Occupational therapy for children. Therapists undertake a wide range of activities to ensure quality service to students.

     
 We provide services in a planned manner
     
 We first assess the student's physical and functional needs
     
 We design a therapy program that focuses on the requirements of a particular age group
     
 We give reviews at regular intervals
     
 Using the latest techniques, we work on muscle power, range of motion, balance, posture, and sensory and behavioral problems
     
 We focus on one-to-one sessions as well as group activities to enhance learning
     
 We give generalized as well as individualistic care to our children
     
 We work on improving the fine motor, gross motor, and ADL skills to do their daily routine activities
     
 We encourage and motivate students to actively take part in the therapy sessions, providing them with a warm and caring environment
     
 We assess, prescribe and review the aids and equipment required by the students
     
 We hold consultation and counseling sessions for parents
     
 Group communication in a playful approach to improving social interaction is useful

Assessment: Every child undergoes a process where their challenges, abilities, capabilities, and skills are listed. Based on the results, the teaching plan and enhancement program get designed. Regular records of the development programs are maintained and planned accordingly.

Counselling: We conduct regular counseling sessions for parents and adults with special needs. Our interactions help us determine the course of action and guide parents efficiently in dealing with stressful circumstances. Parents are informed about various disabilities, their pros and cons, and methodologies to apply accordingly.

Vocational training provides students with a curriculum that equips them for the job they expect to join. Broad-based knowledge and skills are good, but for some students with disabilities, specific skills that are necessary for survival in the workplace and the community need to be explicitly taught.

When developing customized vocational services for students with special needs, ATHMA Special Schools focuses on the following:

     
 Individual needs and abilities
     
 Independent living skill development
     
 Personal interests and goals

Pre-vocational skills for students with disabilities include:

     
 Time management
     
 Problem-solving
     
 Critical thinking
     
 Personal hygiene and appearance
     
 Responsibility and integrity
     
 Attitude and demeanor

Vocational skills examples include:

     
 Work readiness
     
 Interview and job search skills
     
 Social and communication skills
     
 Task analysis
     
 Career choice
     
 Safety

Athma Special School helps students prepare for independence in private and work lives by providing vocational and pre-vocational programs. The school provides students with opportunities to work while learning. These opportunities expand their experiences and give positive experiences by working as skilled professionals. The activities help students achieve their goals, such as performance, exploration, and communication, as outlined in their individualized education plan (IEP).

We would be running add-on / remedial courses for Specific Learning Disorders, Early Conduct disorder, Mild ADHD, and Slow learners who are in formal education.

We currently have 70 children with various special needs benefitting through our tailored educational program in a 13,500 sq. ft. with state-of-the-art facilities. 3 school vans from Trichy and Manapparai. Our students mostly come from rural backgrounds with lower income groups.

The school also imbibes a comprehensive approach of both institutional and community-based approach in educating these children by incorporating the latest scientific and technological advancements in the program.

Best Special Education Center in Trichy,ATHMALAYAM Center,Special Education Center in Trichy
Best Special Education Center in Trichy,ATHMALAYAM Center,Special Education Center in Trichy
Best Special Education Center in Trichy,ATHMALAYAM Center,Special Education Center in Trichy