Was started in April 2016 with a vision to provide a safe place for
children with Autism, in partnership with their caretakers,
facilitators, and community members in order to explore and express
themselves through a dynamic process of learning. The curriculum in the
Centre for Autism has three major components: First, a Functional
Academic Curriculum, then Life Skills and finally Complementary
therapies.
Children are categorized for the curriculum programme as per their age.
Each child is trained in skills involving personal grooming (dress up,
combing, eating, toilet use), social (communicating, sharing), academic
(writing), occupational (learning measurement and skilled activities)
and recreational (music listening, visiting park, playing indoor games).
A few children, depending on their needs, also receive therapeutic
treatment in the Centre.
Periodic evaluation and assessment are undertaken for the child and the
performance level is discussed with the parents every quarter.
The Centre is established with a home-like atmosphere that enables the
children and the community members feel a sense of ownership. This
co-creating atmosphere helps us to understand the needs of the children
better and support them as they grow with us.