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Evaluations at AIKYA
Special educators at AIKYA conduct evaluations to find the current level of functioning of a child with special needs. Then the development goals are set and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is drawn up for the child. The education also becomes really special and needs one-toone coaching as the needs of each child is varied in the differentlyabled spectrum. No single test may be used as the sole measure to determine whether a child has a disability. Or to determine an appropriate educational program for your child. Both formal and informal tests and other evaluation measures are important in determining the special education and related services your child needs. To read more about the different types of tests that are conducted click here

Events for January 2012

AIKYA will conduct computer and soft-skills training for selfadvocates on weekends.

Storytelling at AIKYA
Eight kids at AIKYA were eager to listen to the adventures of Kaala, the King Cobra on 17th Nov. Storyteller Anitha told the story. As the kids were very young, a recollection of facts was helpful.

So, the kids repeated after the storyteller:

The King Cobra sheds its skin. King Cobra does not have ears and eyelids. King Cobra uses smell and its tongue to catch food.

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King Cobra does not eat food daily. The King Cobra hatches from eggs. The King Cobra is 15 feet long.

And so on.... The kids had a look at the colorful picture book. They also created a forest using crayons and sketch pens. The kids drew a tree, river, a King Cobra, and birds. Finally, they mimicked a snake dance pose. The kids recalled seeing a snake in TV. AIKYA thanks Pratham Books for their initiative and story book. This was a nationwide event and happened simultaneously in 28 centers across 11 states and one union territory.

AIKYA plans to launch AIKYA Online University AIKYA plans to capitalize on the 20 years of Ms. Parvathys experience and expertise in dealing with special children. Who can be a better Subject Matter Expert (SME) than her for e-learning courses on special needs? AIKYA is working on the storyboards. It would be great if we can have volunteers who can do the Flash development and launch the course online. AIKYA looks forward to technical help. If any of you is interested or can refer people, please mail resumes to parvathyv@hotmail.com

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A Thought for the New Year Here are no sounds of discord no profane Or senseless gossip of unworthy things Only the songs of chisels and pens, Of busy brushes, and ecstatic strains Of souls surcharged with music most divine Here is no idle sorrow, no poor grief For any day or object left behind For time is counted precious, and herein Is such complete abandonment of Self That tears turn into rainbows, and enhance The beauty of the land, where all is fair. - James Allen

Other Activities at AIKYA Enthusiastic volunteers came to AIKYA with Santa masks and danced with the kids for Christmas. View video here. Jingle Bells song and cake cutting. View video here. Young adults making two-wheeler caps with great enthusiasm. View video here.

Pass on AIKYAs New Year Cards

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To donate go to http://www.aikya.org/payment.as p For volunteer application go to http://www.aikya.org/form2.htm

Volunteer at AIKYA
AIKYA is a non-profit making organization. So AIKYA runs on philanthropic contributions by individuals and organizations. All assistance is welcome financial and material. You can also spare a few hours a week for the children, tell them stories, teach them simple songs or play games like carom. Any support is accepted with gratitude and is duly acknowledged. By assisting us, you will help a humane cause and in the process make a name for yourself as a caring company. All contributions are tax-deductable under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.
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Contact Us
AIKYA is a Educational Trust Chennai. Registered located at

Contact AIKYA at Tel: (O) 91-44-24612668 Mobile: 9444960643 E-mail: info@aikya.org Website: www.aikya.org

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