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Thiruvanmiyur Centre

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Overview

The Thiruvanmiyur Centre caters to children aged 5 to 17 years, focusing on structured education, functional skill development, and early work readiness.

The centre is designed to help students move beyond basic learning into applied skills, routine building, and meaningful participation, with a strong emphasis on in-house employment exposure.

Programs Offered

  • Primary I
  • Primary II
  • Primary III
  • Pre-Vocational

Special Education Domains

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Students are trained to perform daily routines with increasing independence, including personal hygiene, grooming, eating, and self-management. The focus is on consistency, independence, and reducing dependence on support.

Social Behaviour

Children are guided to develop appropriate social interaction skills, including turn-taking, responding to instructions, understanding boundaries, and interacting confidently with peers and adults in structured settings.

Community Integration & Life Skills

Students are prepared to handle real-life situations, such as following routines, understanding surroundings, and participating in simple community-based activities with guidance.

Functional Literacy

Functional Literacy

Learning is oriented towards practical application, including reading basic words, recognizing numbers, and understanding concepts that support daily functioning and task completion.

Creative Expression & Artistic Development

Creative activities are used to enhance focus, task engagement, and self-expression, while also supporting fine motor development and structured participation. 

Therapies at Thiruvanmiyur Centre

(Integrated, Functional & Goal-Oriented Support)

At the Thiruvanmiyur Centre, therapies are not delivered in isolation — they are closely integrated with classroom learning and pre-vocational activities. Each therapy program is individualized, with goals aligned to improve the child’s independence, participation, and real-life functioning.

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy focuses on developing functional communication skills that help students express their needs, understand instructions, and interact effectively in daily life.

Key Focus Areas

  • Improving understanding of language (receptive skills)
  • Developing expressive communication (verbal or alternative modes)
  • Enhancing speech clarity and articulation
  • Building sentence formation and meaningful communication
  • Encouraging social communication and interaction skills

Approach

Therapy is activity-based and linked to classroom and vocational contexts, helping students use communication in real situations, not just within sessions.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy supports students in developing the motor, sensory, and functional skills required for independence and task performance.
Key Focus Areas
  • Fine motor skills (grasp, writing readiness, manipulation)
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Sensory processing and regulation
  • Attention span and sitting tolerance
  • Task initiation and completion
Functional Integration Skills developed in therapy are directly applied to:
  • Classroom activities
  • ADL routines
  • Pre-vocational tasks (sorting, packing, handling materials)
This ensures carryover of skills into everyday functioning.

Physical Training

Physical Training is designed to improve overall physical development and stamina, enabling students to participate actively in daily routines and work-related tasks.

Key Focus Areas

  • Balance and coordination
  • Muscle strength and endurance
  • Gross motor skills (walking, jumping, posture)
  • Body awareness and movement control

Outcome

Improved physical readiness helps students:

  • Sit and work for longer durations
  • Perform tasks with better control
  • Participate confidently in group and work activities

Yoga

Yoga is incorporated as a structured practice to support emotional regulation, focus, and body awareness. Key Focus Areas
  • Improving attention and concentration
  • Calming the body and mind
  • Enhancing flexibility and posture
  • Developing routine and discipline
Approach Simple, adaptive yoga practices are used, ensuring accessibility for all students regardless of ability level.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy is used as a powerful medium to enhance engagement, communication, and emotional expression. Key Focus Areas
  • Improving listening and attention
  • Encouraging participation and interaction
  • Developing rhythm and coordination
  • Supporting emotional expression
Functional Use Music is also used to:
  • Reinforce routines
  • Improve group participation
  • Support transitions between activities

Our Therapy Approach

  • Individualized goal setting based on assessment
  • Integration with educational and pre-vocational programs
  • Regular monitoring and progress reviews
  • Focus on functional, real-life outcomes rather than isolated skills

Outcome of Therapy Integration

Through consistent and structured therapy support, students are able to:

  • Communicate more effectively
  • Perform daily activities with greater independence
  • Improve attention, behaviour, and participation
  • Develop readiness for vocational training and structured work environments

Pre-Vocational Training

At this stage, students are trained in basic work behaviours and readiness skills, such as:
  • Following instructions
  • Completing structured tasks
  • Maintaining attention
  • Understanding responsibility

In-House Employment Model (Key Strength)

A defining feature of the Thiruvanmiyur Centre is its in-house employment training units, where students gain hands-on practical experience.

Training Units

  • Popcorn Unit
  • Baking Unit

Student Involvement

Students participate in:

  • Preparation processes
  • Simple production tasks
  • Packaging and handling
Products include:
  • Popcorn
  • Brownies
  • Cookies

Outcome Focus

This model helps students:

  • Understand real work environments
  • Build confidence and responsibility
  • Develop early vocational readiness
  • Experience the value of productivity

Overall Outcome

The Thiruvanmiyur Centre prepares students to:
  • Become more independent in daily life
  • Participate actively in structured environments
  • Develop foundational work skills
  • Transition smoothly into higher vocational training when appropriate