Sai Sweekar
Equity and Empowerment
to every child with special needs.
Our Programs
To bring out the best in your child.
Prayaas
Center for children with special needs
This program is specially designed to meet the learner needs of children having Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, Deaf blindness and multiple disabilities. The curriculum under ‘Prayaas’ is designed to provide children with opportunities which maximize their learning potential and experiences.
The highlights of the core curriculum include:
- An approach of total communication to develop verbal communication skills using forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) i.e. sign language and pictorial references and symbols , as per the needs of the child.
- A comprehensive curriculum for the literacy program that includes activities to understand and use spoken language from the very first words to early grammar and simple sentences, sight words, learning the principles of phonics for reading /writing and functional academics to hone every child's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Group therapies for children who have severe and profound learning difficulties to encourage them and improve their communication and engagement.
Behavioral modification to target issues of inattention and to bring about a positive change in the minds of the child. Music, dance and group activities have calming effect helping children with behavior difficulties
- Under Prayaas, we teach science with the aim of encouraging students to observe and have awareness of world around them and develop basic math skills using practical method
To know more about Prayaas , click here
Saarthi
Center for children with learning disabilities
At Sai Sweekar, we believe that every child is capable of learning. However, certain kids are unable to catch up with the classroom teaching. Saarthi has been established as our effort to help such children. We work on enhancing his or her academic skills using colorful and creative teaching aids that make learning fun and interactive.
Few highlights of Saarthi include:
- A series of formal and informal assessments to measure different skills and abilities of the child such as visual and auditory perception, attention span, memory, eye-hand coordination,reading comprehension, oral expression, handwriting .
- Psycho-educational and Psychometric tests to understand the child's strengths and weaknesses and establish a diagnosis.
- As per the assessment report, periodic counselling sessions for parents to educate parents about their child's problems and progress.
- Home Management Plan for parents for activities at home.
- IEP for individual attention and to help a child achieve bigger goals by setting smaller , time bound goals.
- Remedial classes target literacy, phonics, reading, spelling, vocabulary, written expression, comprehension, numerical skills & concepts, handwriting, social skills and communication program.
- Quarterly feedback and review.
To know more about Saarthi, click here.
Who we are
We've got a top notch team!
Meena Nikam
Founder-Director
Mrs. Meena Nikam has over 35 years of work experience in the field of special education and rehabilitation. She has worked with many renowned schools and organizations like Hellen Keller Institute for Deaf Blind, National Association for the Blind , Sense International, to name a few. She has delivered Parent-Teacher training programs and lectures nationally and internationally.
Neha Chimbalkar
Special Education Consultant
After completing her Masters in Special Education (specialization in Intellectual Disabilities) from SNDT University, Mumbai, Neha has been associated with Ashiana Institute for Autism, Priyanj Special School for Autism and National Association for the Blind. She is also a Georgia (USA) State Certified Special Educator and has designed and implemented the special education program for Sai Sweekar.
Amey Nikam
Project Coordinator
Amey began working with children with developmental disabilities in 2011. Along with a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, he has a PG diploma in Learning Disabilities as well. His background includes Early intervention, Assessment, Parent training, School consultation, Remedial education and Behavior intervention. He is a very good listener and extends his services to the families of the special children as well.
Priti Bore
Centre Head
Priti is the center head and also plays a crucial role in our Early Intervention Program. She is a RCI certified special educator with a diploma in special education (specialization in mental retardation) and certificate course in Learning disabilities. In the past, she has worked with Dakshinya School for Autistic children. She has been a special educator for a decade now and absolutely loves her work.
Sulbha Raval
Special Educator
Mrs Sulbha Raval is a RCI certified special education teacher with a diploma in special education from MINDS College, Mumbai. She has been in the field of special education for last 20 years. She has special
interest in Arts and Crafts and this makes learning fun for her students.
Darpana Bhagne
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Darpana Bhagne is a parent of a special needs child, who developed a keen interest in teaching. She has earned a diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education from National Academy, Mumbai and Bachelors in Arts from Mumbai University. Her interest lies in planning and executing co-curricular activities like craft, drama, dance, yoga etc.
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Phone
+919096688371
Mail
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Center location
G -15, Shyam Plaza,
Y K Nagar NX ,
Virar West,
MH 401303
Center location
A- 7, Nutan Ganga Apartments,
Varad Vinayak Lane,
Virar East,
MH 401305
