Aakaash Special School Aakaash - Profile Aakaash is a Special School for the mentally challenged children. The special school started in the year 1995 The School is recognized by the Government of TamilNadu. Registration from the Special Commissioner for the Disabled, Chennai No:11911/RDII-2/2004. Project Location The school is located at No.1, Ayathampatti Village, Near Alagarkoil, Melur Taluk, Madurai district Parent Organization This Special School is an Education Institution of M.S.Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation M.S.Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation is a registered, non-profit, secular voluntary organization founded in the year 1992 by Dr.C.Ramasubramanian, a reputed psychiatrist from the city of Madurai to work exclusively among the persons with mental disabilities. Profile of the Beneficiaries Children with mental retardation with Autism and Down Syndrome are the primary beneficiaries They belong to poor families They are from the villages. Facilities The physical infrastructure was created with the financial help of Indian overseas Bank officers Association (IOBOA) The school has well furnished 6 class rooms, therapy hall, assessment centre, meeting hall, play equipments etc. A Play garden in the premises for out door activities. Core Activities Assessment Medical Management Functional skills development Psycho education for parents Counselling for caregivers Social support mobilization Resources mobilization Professional Team Consultant Psychiatrist Clinical psychologist Consultant Peadiatrician Special Educators Physiotherapist Speech therapist Caretaker Yoga therapist Music teacher Dance teacher Progress Improvement is recorded in the areas of: Self care Functional academics Social and vocational abilities. Motor and fine motor functioning. Progress Parents: Improvement in the level of confidence Positive coping stregthened Effective in managing the behaviour of children at home Psycho social burden reduced. Quality of life enhanced Future Plan A well established Training Centre to train people to work in the field. Respite care for the needy families To develop Sensory integration unit Need for a residential facility for the families to undergo short term training Mobilize funds to meet the programme expenses. Thank You