There are 145 children with special needs at AIISH

Preschool children at the AIISH program in Mysuru on Tuesday. |Photo source: Ma Sriram

Mysuru’s All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) was a major moment as 145 children with special needs successfully completed their training at the Preschool Training Centre of the Ministry of Special Education. The achievement is marked by a celebration Tuesday at Ash campus, where children receive a recognized certificate for their progress and preparation for joining mainstream schools.

Thanks to early intervention and Aiish’s structured preschool activities, children (many of whom suffer from communication disorders such as hearing impairment, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and multiple disabilities, all completed training training to integrate into a routine educational setting.

According to Aiish, 84% of children will join the general school, 15% of them will be partially integrated, while 1% will attend special schools.

The Preschool Training Center provides comprehensive early education intervention services, focusing on basic development areas such as self-help, cognitive, motor and social skills. The training is based on a systematic course tailored to meet the learning needs of each child. It is equally important to the role of parents and caregivers, who also receive specialized training to support children’s transition to mainstream education.

The institute’s press release highlights the valuable contributions of families and points out that their support and collaboration are an integral part of children’s success.

AIISH ENT Professor H. Sundararaju was the main guest of the event, and AIISH Director Pushpavathi presided over the function.

Pressure on early identification

AIISH continues to emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention in infants at risk of disease. The institute launched an advocacy campaign for parents and worked with government hospitals to ensure early screening during newborns.

The institute has been screening regularly in hospitals and found that many children are at risk of developing communication disorders. These children were referred to the institute’s preschool program and received timely support and intervention.