Project Vithai
Chetana (Anganwadi Awareness Campaigns)
To create awareness and knowledge among the Anganwadi teachers and parents to identify a child with special needs and equip them with the skills to give an inclusive atmosphere to the child in the classroom and at home.
pediatric early intervention
Pediatric early intervention focuses on identifying and addressing developmental delays in young children. Through targeted services and support, the goal is to promote optimal growth and development during crucial early years.
Importance of Balwadi Screening
Early Detection
Balwadi screening allows for the early detection of development delays or health issues in children.
Preventive Measures
It helps in implementing preventive measures and interventions at an early stage, improving long-term outcomes.
Educational Support
Identifying developmental concerns early ensures that children receive the support they need to thrive academically.
Types of Screening Conducted
Physiotherapy
Screening children’s physical anomaly and physical activities.
Speech therapy
Screening children’s ability to hear, understanding, and speech skill
Occupational therapy
Screening children’s sensory processes and the child cognitive function
Special Education
Screening children’s ability to daily living and activities skill
Our Projects
VIThai Program
Covering Areas
Chennai
Chengalpettu
Programs
Parent Awareness: 2
Parent Counseling: 122
Interventions – Chennai
Screened Areas
New Washermenpet
Old Washermenpet
Kasimedu
Puthumanai Kuppam
Kannagi Nagar
Programs
Parent Awareness: 2
Parent Counseling: 122
Interventions – Chengalpattu
Screened Areas
Kumizhi
Asthinapuram
Ammanampakkam
Kayarambed
Kannan Nagar
Perumbakkam
Plan
Plan for continuous therapy
High Risk: Effective follow-up and parent counseling
Impact of the Vithai
occupational therapy
Name: Hareeshwaran
Age: 3 years
Condition: Autistic spectrum Disorder
Area: Kannagi Nagar
Treatment period: February to present
Speech therapy
Name: Arithra
Age: 2 years
Condition: Speech delay
Area: Kannagi Nagar
Treatment period: February to present
Speech therapy & Occupational therapy
Name: Muthamizh
Age: 3 years
Condition: ADHD
Area: Asthinapuram
Treatment period: February to present
Training and Capacity Building:
Trained Sections
Physical abnormalities
Hearing & Speech abnormalities
Cognitive abnormalities
Trained Scale
Trivandrum Development Screening Chart
Trained Staff
Future plans
The future goals of Vithai include expanding services by establishing new therapy buses in underserved areas, capacity building through training more pediatric-related community, research & development to explore innovative interventions, and community outreach to increase awareness and engagement with local communities.
Therapy Service
Plan to needed therapy for positive children
Follow Up Care
Follow up with the high-risk children for further process
Screening Camp
Planning & scheduling for the balance balwadi’s children screening
Community Outreach
Increasing awareness and engagement with local communities
Shiksha Program :
One of the main focus of our program is the inclusion of our service users in mainstream schools, Anganwadis, and special schools. In this program, we track the number of Service Users who, after undergoing therapy with us, have moved out and moved to these schools. We keep track of their progress in these schools and advise the teachers and parents in times of need.
Asha (Handholding families of special children)
To give training sessions to parents of our users - to do the therapy sessions at home as a continuation of what is done at our PTOW van. Continuous counseling on handling the children with a positive mindset.
Impact Delivered (Quantitative)
857 Parents and Caregivers are trained on basic therapy and interventions at home.
- 95% of parents feel more confident in handling their special children.
- 80% of parents do therapy at home as well, as recommended and instructed by the physiotherapists
Qualitative Insights
500 teachers and 350 parents trained so far
- Continuous counseling sessions have shown significant change in the parent’s and caregivers’ attitudes toward the exceptional child.
- The parents have become hopeful that children can be sent to regular school if treatment is done periodically for an extended period.
Our Therapists go on home visits and teach parents the need for extended therapy at home. They also teach them basic therapy to be practised at home on a regular basis.
Assistive Devices Support
PTOW Pictures (Pediatric Therapy on Wheels)
Pediatric Therapy on Wheels
PTOW fitted with all modern therapy equipment provides Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to special children at their doorsteps. PTOW, with an inbuilt project and Television, also plays an important role in spreading awareness and information regarding disability and the importance of early detection and intervention of disabilities.
Current Location Services
Kannagi Nagar
Perumbakkam/Semmancheri
