Chetana Vikas Mandir: Primary: Umed

Government of Maharashtra's 'Disha Abhiyan' is designed to address unique developmental, educational, and therapeutic needs of children with disabilities in Primary section's Umed group with following key goals: 

1. Early Intervention: Foundational skills are reinforced before children move to higher grades, laying solid groundwork for future learning.

2. Inclusive Learning: Uniform curriculum narrows gaps in educational quality across schools.

3. Adaptability: Individual needs are addressed effectively through IEPs and dynamic assessment.

4. Engagement: Playful, sensory-rich methods keep young students motivated.

5. Progress Tracking: Digital infrastructure ensures no child falls through the cracks

Skills are taught in subjects such as clothing management, language, environment, mathematics, art, handicrafts, music, dance, and ground activities. These skills are chosen for a minimum duration of one to two years. Once the generalization of a selected skill is achieved, the next skill is chosen. 

Educable (Mild Intellectual Disability)

Students with mild intellectual disabilities are able to acquire elementary level and can be independent and mix in society.

• • Basic academic skills: Reading, writing, simple arithmetic.

  • Social skills: Understanding social norms and mixing with the society.

  • Vocational skills: Simple job training for assisted or independent work.

Our students learn to read simple texts, perform basic math, and needs minimal supervision.

At Chetana Vikas Mandir, our trained teachers help every student to build:

1. Cognitive Development using puzzles, games, activities for attention span, problem solving skills, identifying patterns, size, numbers, etc.

2. Developing fine motor skills (threading beads, eating) , gross motor (walking/jumping) and sensory motor skills through textures

3.  Developing Language & Communication skills through Storytelling, rhymes, flashcards, improving comprehension, and encouraging the use of gestures, etc.

4. Developing Social and Emotional skills through group play, role-playing, and guided interaction, expressing emotions, etc.

5. Self-Care and Daily Living Skills

• • Activities: Practice in feeding, dressing, grooming, and toileting, depending on the child's ability.

  • Objective: Enhancing independence in daily life.

6. Creative and Aesthetic Development

• • Activities: Drawing, painting, singing, dancing, and craftwork.

  • Skills Developed: Self-expression, imagination, and creativity.

7. Therapies and Interventions

• • Speech Therapy: For children with communication challenges.

  • Occupational Therapy: To improve motor skills and sensory processing.

  • Physical Therapy: For those with mobility challenges.

  • Behavioral Therapy: As needed, for behavior management.

8. Specialized Instruction

• • Individualized Education Plan (IEP): Each child may have an IEP tailored to their specific needs.

  • Adaptive Learning Tools: Use of visual aids, tactile materials, and assistive devices.

9. Parent Involvement

• • Workshops and Training: To help parents reinforce learning at home.

  • Regular Feedback: Ensuring collaboration between teachers and parents.