The curriculum for students with IDD is carefully crafted keeping in mind the unique requirements of each child. It is customized as per the functional and cognitive level of each learner, and is entirely need-based.
We design and implement an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student for specific periods of time, followed by an evaluation to assess their progress. Mainstream academic teaching in subjects such as Mathematics, English, Hindi, Environmental Science, General Awareness and Functional Academics are tailored for individual needs. We also provide learning in personal domains like self-help, communication, social skills, money management, domestic skills, etc. The Teaching & Learning Materials (TLMs) are tailored for each student to provide an effective and stimulating learning experience.
Online Virtual Classes:The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools and colleges across the country. Education has changed dramatically, with a considerable rise in e-learning, whereby teaching is executed remotely and on digital platforms. Under the guidance of our trustee, Ms. Seema Jindal, we started virtual school. The results exceeded our expectations. Classes for curricular, co-curricular and therapeutics were being conducted with parental involvement and support. The advantage of these classes was that parents were more involved and learnt to help their children actively. Online classes have helped us to continue the learning journey of our students in these uncertain times. Although now we are working in offline mode, but we are prepared for such eventuality in future.
At Ananth we provide therapeutic interventions as per the requirement of each student, through individual or group setting as a part of their school routine.
Vocal music is taught to the children in a group setting. Songs and poems are thoroughly enjoyed by all. Music therapy is not only for fun, but also has a calming effect and enhances concentration. We provide individual classes in Tabla and Harmonium for students who show an interest in these.
Dance particularly is a great ‘stress buster’! Our Ananth students love to move around effortlessly to all kinds of music, facilitated by our team of qualified aerobic teachers and classically trained dance teachers. Dance also improves their motor skills, balance, maintain posture, strengthen muscles etc. Additionally it boosts confidence, some of our students even go out to participate in competitions with other schools.
The physical postures (asanas) and breath work practiced in yoga can be very beneficial for the general wellbeing of students with developmental disabilities. At Ananth, experienced yoga practitioners use a variety of suitable postures, combined with yogic pranayama, to improve students’ mobility, concentration, awareness, social and communication skills and reduce hyperactivity.
Painting, drawing and craftwork help to enhance visual perception, fine motor coordination, improve attention, concentration and social skills. Providing students with opportunities for self-expression through art, allows a level of insight into their own abilities and others.
Painting, drawing and craftwork help to enhance visual perception, fine motor coordination, improve attention, concentration and social skills. We provide students with opportunities for self-expression through art, instilling self- confidence and a level of insight into their own abilities.
No matter our age or ability, we all learn through play. Whether a simple game of catch, or more complex activities sport helps our students in improving physical fitness, eye & hand coordination, speed, stamina and flexibility. We have trainers from the Special Olympics Bharat (recognized by the National Sports Federation) who take classes for all age groups and train our students in athletics and games like bocce, football, badminton & skating.
Gardening is a part of our regular curriculum. Our in-house gardeners and teachers teach the children to plant, water and tend to the fruit and vegetables in our garden. Through gardening, our children have the opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills and gain hands-on knowledge, and of course, have a lot of fun working with soil and getting their hands dirty! Gardening channels their energy and makes them happy, as being outdoors and working in nature releases feel-good chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine in the brain.
Ananth prepares students for the world of work by giving them opportunities and training them in adult living skills such as:
Hands on activities are conducted to train them in these skills and learning happens through fun and talk.
Vocation is an important aspect of everyone’s life. We train our students in vocational skills so that they can earn and live their lives with dignity.
We train our students in block printing, screen printing, hand painting on dupattas, scarfs, stoles, and masks. They learn to make bags, mobile pouches, rugs, mats, etc. They also learn to make jewellery with different materials such as jute, fabric and beads.
Our students learn learn the art of baking and produce goodies like breads, cupcakes, cookies, chocolates, etc. in our bakery unit.
We teach basic household skills such as making tea, sandwiches and simple food items. For our senior students, cooking is a part of their curriculum in occupational and life skills. The level of the skill is different for all classes and based on individual ability.
Our students are trained to make products out of waste materials and paper like newspaper baskets, coasters, paper bags, shagun envelopes, files, folders, writing pad, rugs, carpets, sofas and chairs. We also produce items like decoupage teacoasters, diaries and trays.
We have a dedicated computer lab where we run a program designed specifically to enable education in computer skills for the differently abled. We work with AIMS Media who teach various design and software courses in our lab. This unit has opened new avenues of employment for our students and some have gone on to sell their work to companies and even gained full-time employment.
This unit works according to the seasons and festivals. For instance, we make herbal colours for Holi, Rakhis for Raksha-Bandhan, and Diwali-related products. The unit functions throughout the year and children are exposed to new skills and learning as a by-product of their activities here.
We believe that parents play the most important role in a child’s learning and growth. We also understand that the siblings of a child with IDD face a unique set of struggles. We conduct regular training and workshops to help and equip parents and carers, as well as programs to support, counsel and train siblings.
We are dedicated to creating a community for people with IDD and the people who care for them. To this end, we conduct Facebook live series and webinars which have been extremely successful.
Parenting a child with special needs is a challenge only truly understood by those who sail in the same boat. We created our parent support group, to provide a forum where they can support each other. This group is facilitated by Ananth but led by parent participants who are encouraged to share their stories. It also creates awareness about government schemes and policies and facilitates discussion of the issues that face the IDD community
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He / She is assessed by a team of therapists and special educators
The Team recommends whether the child should be admitted to the school or instead come for OPD
Once a recommendation for admission is received, regular admission formalities are then commenced
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The Ananth Shop is an outlet in the campus that exhibits products made by our students! It is a
great motivation for the students to have their products seen and admired by people.
Customized products are also made by the students as per the season and upcoming festivals.
For more information, and for images of the products, please click here.
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