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COURSES

Diploma in Special Education(Cerebral Palsy)(R.C.I)

This course is designed to train personnel who are committed to work with children who have neurological disabilities (cerebral palsy). The course structure provides for a comprehensive understanding of the varied needs of children with neurological disabilities and to meet those needs in a special school and regular classroom. There are very few courses in the country to train persons to educate children with neurological disabilities, especially cerebral palsy. This course has been designed to meet this growing need in the country.

Nomenclature of the Course D.ED. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (CEREBRAL PALSY)

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To build knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Understand the areas of child development and how cerebral palsy and associated disabilities impact normal development.
  • Build partnerships with families of children.
  • Basic understanding of clinical and medical assessments and conditions to interpret findings
  • Assess the educational needs of children with cerebral palsy to provide appropriate interventions.
  • Develop a team approach with families and related interactors (e.g., therapists, doctors, professionals) to provide the child a meaningful programme.
  • Adapting environments to maximize learning.
  • Knowledge of best practices in education
  • Make appropriate transition and vocational plans for the adult lives
Diploma in Special Education (Cerebral Palsy) (R.C.I)

Dr.K.S.VIJAYALEKSHMY AMMA Academic Head

Academician with more than 25 years of teaching and research experience in biological sciences.

She has worked as the Principal, College of Occupational Therapy at NIEPMD(National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities(Divyangjan),Chennai &In charge ,Occupational Therapy (Services ) in Christian Medical College &Hospital, Vellore

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HOD

Ms. Elizabeth Shirly Course Coordinator for D.Ed. Special Education(Cerebral Palsy)

15 years of experience in the field of Special Education. Worked as SEN Coordinator, Teacher Trainer in U.A.E for 6 years. (New Indian Model School, Skills Centre for Persons with Disabilities, U.A.E)

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Our Team

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Dr.K.S.VIJAYALEKSHMY AMMA

Academic head

Academician with more than 25 years of teaching and research experience in biological sciences.

K.S.VijayalekshmyAmma has more than 13 years of experience in the field of ASD,ADHD,and LD.

Her area of interest include

  • Curriculum Designing for ASD,ADHD and LD
  • Academic counseling and consultation
  • School counseling.
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Parent counseling and
  • Behavioural training for ASD,ADHD &LD.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • M.Sc,Ph.D(Biochemistry)University of KERALA
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship(Dept.Biotechnology,Govt.India)
  • PGDEM (Central University .Hyderabad)
  • PGDCS (Central University ,Hyderabad)
  • M.Sc Applied Psychology(Bharatiar University)
  • M.S.W(Medical Psychiatry(BharatidasanUniversity
  • B.Ed(ID) M.G.University,Kottayam
  • PG Diploma in LD(IRC,Banglore)
Achievements
  • Research guide(Calicut University)from 2003 onwards.
    • More than 20 research Publications in International and National Journals.
    • One student got awarded Ph.D under her guidance in 2016.
    • One student Ph.D completed.
  • Common wealth Fellowship award from U.G.C 2005
  • Worked as Principal of SriVyasa N.S.S college
  • Worked as associate professor in Srivyasa N.S.S College
  • Worked as assistant professor in Farooquia Dental and Pharmacy College,Mysore.
  • Worked as Research associate in NIST(RRL)a CSIR Institute
  • Worked as honorary Director,Autism Child welfare Center,Thrissur.
AWARDS
  1. JCI Trichur Pooram City PANCHARATNA PURASKAR 2018 MANAVATHA RATHNA In recognitionof herexcellence in the Filed of Education & Training Autistic Children.
  2. Gandhi Peace Foundation KARUNYA PURASKARA AWARD 2015,For social service and educational interventions.
  3. AKOWA socio cultural and Charity related work.2014. Awards
Research Projects
  1. "PRE TREATMENT METHODS TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION ".U.G.C project 2011-16.
  2. Water Quality Analysis -Analysis of physical Chemical & Biological parameters, Project aided by Kerala Water Authority.
  3. Investigation on the development of effective Biogas technology on the developent of high ranges of Kerala.A translational project using biotechnology for the benefits of tribes of Wayanad.Project funded by Western Ghat development fund with the support of planning board.
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Mrs.Reeja Udayakumar

Course Coordinator for D.Ed. Special Education (Autism spectrum Disorder)

Qualifications
  • M.Ed. Special Education(Autism Spectrum Disorder)
  • UGC-NET (Education)
  • M.A. Social Welfare Administration.
  • Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (Intellectual Disability)
  • B.Ed. Mathematics.
Achievements

15 years of experience in the field of Special Education. Worked as SEN Coordinator, Teacher Trainer in U.A.E for 6 years. (New Indian Model School, Skills Centre for Persons with Disabilities, U.A.E)

Paper Presentation

Topic: Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder having additional disabilities through Musical Strength Specific Intervention.

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Ms. Elizabeth Shirly

Course Coordinator for D.Ed. Special Education(Cerebral Palsy)

Qualifications
  • Masters in Sociology – Indira Gandhi Open University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – Kerala University
  • Diploma in Special Education (Cerebral palsy)
  • Diploma in Neurological impairments
  • Bachelor of Special Education (Mental Retardation)
  • Advance certificate course in inclusive education
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Ms. Padma Priya K

HOD, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

An expert audiologist and speech-language pathologist with a proven track record and substantial years of experience in planning and administering speech language pathology measures, improvements and evaluations; has the ability to implement appropriate treatments; excellent project management skills with a proven capacity in utilizing support staff; has the willingness and initiative to participate in special projects, as designated.

Ms. Padmapriya has more than 10 years of professional experience in the field of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. Her area of interest is childhood language disorders and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She has organized and coordinated various workshops and camps. She conducted many training programs for both parents and professionals. A well established and fully fledged speech and audio lab was constructed in NIPMR from a very small setup was under her guidance and supervision. As a member of multidisciplinary rehabilitation her contribution is well appreciated.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.Sc Speech Language and Hearing, ICCONS, SHoranur in 2006
ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Attended Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) trainings
  • Certification in Assistive Technology (AT) solutions
EXPERIENCES
  • Worked as Senior Speech Language Pathologist in Thressiamma Memorial Hospital, Kallettumkara
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Kapil KK

Physiotherapist in Charge

Kapil has 15 years of experience as physiotherapist and interested in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, paediatric populations. He has passion in use of neuro technological advances to practice. His analytical thinking and his ability to connect with people makes him the best therapist. He is also a certified Aquatic therapist and Kinesio Taping practitioner.

Professional qualification
  • Master of Physiotherapy [MPT] – (2009), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT] – 2006), Mahatma Gandhi university, Kottayam.
Work Experience

Senior Physiotherapist at Thressima memorial hospital kalletumkara, Thrissur

Language proficiency

Proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam