Most of the time, if a baby is born with disability or develops disability after few days of birth, in our society it is projected as a curse to the family. Such children will suffer from malnutrition and so many treatable diseases. The reasons for this is lack of knowledge, financial constraints, family negligence, social stigma etc, etc. After coming across so many children with disabilities in my 14 years of service. I felt that there is a need for additional therapy along with medications. I have seen parents going to far away places in search of such facilities. To give all these special facilities for the needy children of this region, we have decided to start a centre for training children with various disabilities under one roof. As a result of this noble thought, our dream in the past is a reality today.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION :

We admit children below 18 years of age with physical and mental disabilities and train them depending on the nature of illness. One person from the family (preferably mother) has to accompany the child, stay with the child throughout the day and involve in the therapy so that she can continue same at home in future. It’s a day care centre and works from 10.00am to 4.00pm on all working days.

NATURE OF TRAINING AND METHODS :

Before starting the training, every child needs to be assessed by a Pediatrician. After going through the history, physical examination, investigations, hearing and visual evaluation, developmental assessment, we try to find out exact cause and nature of training needed. Its not one person’s job and we need experienced trainers from various fields apart from doctors.

REASON FOR DISABILITY :

There are many reasons for physical and mental disabilities. Among them disorders of brain development and functioning are the most common. Among known reasons many are related to hereditary factors. Other reasons being metabolic disorders, structural abnormalities of brain, environmental hazardous substances, infection, accidents, birth asphyxia and malnutrition. Most of the time, it is difficult to pin point the reason. If found, it will be helpful for specific treatment and to counsel parents regarding long term prognosis.