Counselling

As part of the rehabilitation programme, regular counseling and guidance sessions were held for the children and their parents. Through these sessions, parents are supported and empowered in dealing with various problems which hinder the normal functioning of the family. Directors, Psychologist, Medical Social worker and administrators are actively involved in the process. Home visits and Home Based Programmes Home visits are an integral part of the Rehabilitation process. It helps in understanding the client's home environment,collateral contacts of the client and to study the Psycho-Social and Economic status of children. Shristi's Medical Social Worker visited many of the children's homes and documented the reports of these visits. Home-based programmes are provided to help parents who cannot send their children with disabilities to dcm school regularly due to location or other factors. During these programmes, the parents are trained in various skills so as to carry out the same at home. Parents, of children with different problems like Autism, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, and Speech Delay attended this programme. Activities carried out and the interventions programmes undertaken for each child were Intake Assessment Psychotherapy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Counseling Speech Therapy One of the major achievements of this academic year was the initiation of ongoing Parent Training Programmes which were comprehensive and need based.Parent Orientation programme cum get-together for parents was followed by a Graduation Ceremony .many Parents attended the programme.  Parents Training Programme on Adolescent Behaviour was conducted . Parent Skill Building Training (for parents of children in Early Intervention, Primary and Respite Care programmes) was conducted It was on 'Activities of Daily Living' and it was followed by a Parent Training Questionnaire to assess needs. Counselling Services Comprehensive screening and assessment of children with specific learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities. Counselling in specific areas for children and adolescents Parental guidance and counseling for better child management at home Support services and counseling to families with children with medical problems. Assisting other NGOs and networking for the welfare of children Organizing and conducting seminars and workshops Propagating and creating awareness on disability related issues Training programmes for schools on identifying and working with children with problems Publishing a newsletter to promote awareness about special education Opportunities are being provided for children to learn music, dance, and swimming thereby helping them to acquire recreation and leisure skills