THERAPY

Therapeutic intervention plays a vital role at Satya Special School. The services are provided in the form of individual sessions, group therapy, counselling, and a parent training programme. Each therapy provided to the child helps them to build up his/her personal self-help skills, social skills to help integrate with society, functional academic skills, and group activities for overall development.

A unique feature of therapy at Satya is that it combines Western, traditional, and alternative therapy approaches from around the world for a unique experience for each child. 

Behavioural Therapy

Behavioural challenges can significantly impact a child's ability to learn and socialize. At Satya Special School, our Behavioural Therapy program is designed to nurture positive behaviours and enhance social skills. Our comprehensive approach includes evidence-based behaviour modification techniques, customized strategies for emotional regulation, social skill development through structured activities, and collaborative interventions involving family and caregivers. Our skilled behavioral therapists work to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors and develop tailored strategies to address them. By fostering emotional intelligence and teaching coping mechanisms, we help children navigate social situations with confidence and ease.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy at Satya Special School takes a holistic approach to skill development. Our dedicated occupational therapists focus on Sensory integration techniques, Fine motor skill enhancement, Adaptive strategies for daily tasks, and Environmental modifications for better accessibility. This multifaceted approach equips children with the tools they need to navigate daily challenges, from buttoning a shirt to using utensils, fostering a sense of achievement and self-reliance.

 

Physiotherapy

 At Satya Special School, physiotherapy is about unlocking a child's physical potential. Our expert physiotherapists design customized programs to enhance mobility and flexibility, core strength and stability, postural control and balance and coordination. These interventions aim to boost children's independence in daily activities, from walking to playing, setting the foundation for a more active and engaged life.

Speech and Language Therapy

At Satya Special School, we understand that effective communication is crucial for a child's overall development and quality of life. Our Speech and Language Therapy program is designed to break down communication barriers and open up new avenues of expression for each child. Our approach includes Personalized speech improvement plans,Innovative Expressive communication skill development, and Integration of cutting-edge Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technologies.

Our expert therapists work closely with each child right from screening, consultation, assessment and diagnosing till adapting methods to suit their unique needs. Whether it's helping a child articulate clearly, understand complex instructions, or express thoughts and feelings, our goal is to empower every child with the gift of communication.

 

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Right from the beginning, we were always aware of the positive effects of alternative therapies. In addition to traditional time-tested therapies, our focus has also been on alternative therapies such as dance, music, and art therapy. The response from both the children and the parents towards these therapies has always been positive.

Play Therapy

Play is a fundamental activity which is indispensable to the development and blossoming of every individual. For children, it is complementary to all activities connected to learning. Children with Special Needs often do not get an opportunity to play without any inhibitions. In order to provide these deprived children an opportunity to express themselves through free play method, the project was launched in partnership with Chemins D’Enfances, Leon, France, an organisation involved in running play centres to relieve children from unknown fear, stress, and a way of improving inter personal skills. Launched in 2010, the play centre and Ludo Mobil project has been very successful in helping children from difficult situations gain self-confidence while learning problem solving and communication skills. A total of 536 children from Satya Special School and three partnering organizations are being benefited by this programme.

Dance Therapy

The students are trained in techniques that help them gain a better posture, balance, and coordination. Simple body movements and group activities help children gain immense confidence which is evident from the public performances of these students. All children between the ages of six and 15 years undergo dance sessions three hours a week. The children enjoy these sessions immensely and actively participate in them.

Music Therapy

Mr. Nigel Osborne, world-renowned music therapist, University of Edinburgh, UK has visited our premises twice to train our students in using music as a means to communicate with each other. By combining the five senses along with rhythms and sounds created, he made CWSNs of Satya Special School develop a song with rhythm and sing it. He explained how music therapy works and how we can make differently abled children improve their speech and psychomotor skills.

Art Therapy

What started as an experiment in 2007, materialized into a regular session with artists, educators, and volunteers. The children learn to play with colour using various mediums like paper, hard board, canvas, etc. The colours used by the children are a direct reflection of the mood of the child – with a happy child using bright colours and a troubled and disturbed child using dull/pale colours.

SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY

At Satya Special School, we recognize that some children face challenges in processing and responding to sensory information. Our specialized sensory integration therapy aims to address these issues. Through a carefully designed program of activities, we help children develop more appropriate responses to various sensory inputs. This therapy enhances a child's ability to focus, maintain attention, and engage effectively in daily tasks. By improving sensory processing, we enable children to interact more comfortably with their environment, leading to better learning outcomes and overall well-being.

Harmonizing senses, enhances abilities
Improves focus and coordination
Promotes Cognitive and Emotional Development

THE SENSORY PATHWAY PLUS PLAY GROUND

For years, we at Satya Special School struggled to find a park for our children’s leisure activities. Normally, equipment such as swings, see-saws, or slides are just not designed with inclusion as a criterion. In 2014, we were able to make this dream a reality for our special needs children when we were able to put together an ‘all-inclusive play park’ and opened it to our children and the public at large. What makes this play park special is that all play equipment has been designed to accommodate children with disabilities. For instance, the park has been furnished with swings and modified swings for children in wheelchairs. Similarly, the merry-go-round has special seating with ample support for children to sit without any kind of discomfort. In addition, a sand pit has also been provided for leisure activities.

The Sensory pathway cum play ground is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for children of varied abilities, and which offers opportunities for supporting sensory and motor development, as well as facilitating positive social communication and active participation.

To make inclusion a reality, Satya Special School works with the community towards awareness through trainings and workshops, capacity building and knowledge sharing through partnerships, livelihood programs to support the family of children with special needs, and works towards training and research.

NEURO DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY

The Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) is a therapy that helps children carry on with their life functions with the least amount of effort but utmost efficiency. NDT is also called the Bobath Method of treating cerebral palsy; the method developed by the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association holistically combines physical therapy, occupational therapy (OT), and speech language pathology. It is based on the brain’s ability to reorganize and recover after neurological insult (neuroplasticity). This approach to neurological rehabilitation is multidisciplinary with the aim of helping children address aspects such as controlling movements to aid mobility and independence.

At Satya Special School, around 50 children with multiple disabilities receive NDT in addition to physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Periodic training programmes are held to create awareness amongst parents wherein case studies are presented, and experiences shared among therapists, parents, and special educators.

Behavioural Therapy

Behavioural challenges can significantly impact a child's ability to learn and socialize. At Satya Special School, our Behavioural Therapy program is designed to nurture positive behaviours and enhance social skills. Our comprehensive approach includes evidence-based behaviour modification techniques, customized strategies for emotional regulation, social skill development through structured activities, and collaborative interventions involving family and caregivers. Our skilled behavioral therapists work to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors and develop tailored strategies to address them. By fostering emotional intelligence and teaching coping mechanisms, we help children navigate social situations with confidence and ease.

Hydrotherapy

Satya Special School proudly offers hydrotherapy as part of our comprehensive rehabilitation services. This water-based therapy provides a unique, low-impact environment for children with physical disabilities or sensory challenges. The buoyancy and resistance of water create an ideal medium for developing muscle strength, improving balance, and enhancing coordination. Beyond physical benefits, our hydrotherapy sessions promote relaxation, increase flexibility, and stimulate circulation. This innovative approach allows children to experience movement and exercise in ways that might be challenging on land, fostering confidence and physical progress.

Statistics

8

Physiotherapists

serving children with special needs

12

Types of therapies

including traditional, modern, and alternative therapies

12

hours

Physiotherapy for each child every month

New paratherapists on the way!

Youth trained as part of Satya’s inclusive village project

Autism Day celebrated

Satya’s centres use games, awareness, fun to commemorate special day

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