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History Of AIKYA
September 1989 saw the birth
of AIKYA Recreation Centre, Setup to
integrate Special Children with the
normal Children. The centre first functioned
once a week. With in four months, in
January 1990, a regular Day Care Centre
(Special School) was established. Parents
of babies from 3 months age are trained
at AIKYA and programmes are charted
out for them to carry out on their own
at home. Progress of these babies is
evaluated and further programming is
given subsequently every two months.
AIKYA is also involved very actively
is conducting seminars/workshops for
dedicated workers/parents to equip the
trainee in effectively handling special
children. Field placement of postgraduate
students of psychology of reputed colleges
in chennai is also a regular feature
at AIKYA.
To create awareness among the public,
AIKYA has produced a number of video
films on mental disabbilities. They
have been well received at the state
as well as national levels. AIKYA has
also produced and marketed 'AIKYA Greeting
Cards'.
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