“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
– Wayne Dyer
Sparsh for Children was founded with love and care at its core. We deeply believe in nurturing the abilities of special needs children, children with various difficulties like Autism, Learning Difficulties and ADHD.
We provide all essential therapeutic interventions under one roof. Each child’s intervention plan is individually designed to cater to their personal needs, strengths and baselines.
Sparsh for Children cares to look beyond labels, enabling each child’s capabilities and encouraging their smooth integration into the society.
AUTISM
“Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.”
– S. L. Coelho
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD / Autism) is a neuro-developmental disorder present from birth and can be diagnosed in most cases before the age of 3 years. Autism impairs the way a person perceives and interacts with others, resulting in problems with behaviour (restrictive/repetitive), communication & language and social interaction as well as difficulty in imagination and abstract thinking. In addition to these, the child may also have additional difficulties in the area of Sensory Integration.
There is no one cause of autism. Research suggests that autism develops from a combination of genetic and nongenetic, or environmental, influences.
The characteristics of Autism are grouped under three headings;
‘The Triad of Impairment.’
We believe that no single treatment is best and interventions are typically tailored to the child's needs. Available approaches include:
• Special Education
• Structured Teaching (e.g. the TEACCH program)
• Speech Therapy
• Language Therapy
• Communication Interventions (such as use of PECS)
• Social Skills Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
– Ignacio Estrada
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that involves difficulty in reading and writing due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called a reading difficulty, dyslexia is a result of individual differences in areas of the brain that process language. Dyslexia is largely characterised by difficulty in reading and writing, finding it hard to listen and maintain focus, difficulty in following multiple instructions etc.
There's no known way to correct the underlying brain differences that cause dyslexia. However, early detection and evaluation to determine specific needs and appropriate treatment can improve success. In most cases, correct interventions can help children become competent readers.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that involves a range of difficulties with maths, including weaknesses in understanding the meaning of numbers, and difficulty applying mathematical principles to solve problems. Dyscalculia is rarely identified early. However, predictors of potential mathematical disability may include not knowing which of two digits is larger, lacking effective counting strategies, poor fluency in identification of numbers, inability to add simple single-digit numbers mentally, limitations in working memory capacity etc.
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a learning difficulty in which someone has difficulty with writing for their age level. This can range from issues with the physical act of writing to issues with translating thoughts into written words. Dysgraphia is usually identified in school children when they start writing. A few indicators of Dysgraphia may include; Difficulties writing in a straight line, holding and controlling a writing tool. Writing letters in reverse, having trouble recalling how letters are formed, having trouble knowing when to use lower or upper case letters, struggling to form written sentences with correct grammar and punctuation etc.
ADHD
“ADHD is not about knowing what to do, but about doing what one knows.”
– Dr. Russell Barkley
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still and impulsive action and difficulty in self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home and in relationships. All children struggle at times to pay attention, listen and follow directions, sit still or wait their turn. But for children with ADHD, the struggles are harder and more frequent.
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