Inclusion and Diversity(40 slides)

Why Inclusive Education in Today’s Society?

Embracing Inclusion and Diversity Inclusion and Diversity encompass core features of the 21st century education. The HDFC Schools steadfastly believe in the motto of Inclusion and Diversity in education. We have an unwavering approach to impart education and build skills in every child. Together, they encourage acceptance and help prepare students to thrive in an exponentially diverse world.

The HDFC school, Gurgaon We host an We educate and nurture our takes an immense pride in Individualized children having special needs imparting knowledge to Education Program 42 children with special (IEP) using Multi- who have: Sensory and Multi- needs having multiple Model approach • Autism Spectrum Disorder disabilities. • Learning Disability • Cerebral Palsy • Hearing Impairment • Intellectual Disability • Down Syndrome

▪ The HDFC School pursues a Whole School Inclusion Policy with a focus on respecting and valuing diversity. ▪ Our core mission corresponds with providing a Secure and Safe environment for all students. ▪ At the HDFC School, our Special Educators along with other Teachers work in cooperation to encourage and nurture the talents in our students. ▪ Inclusion, diversity and equity ensure that each child develops holistically in our care.



Therapies Brain Gym used by school Sensory Integration Autism movement therapy Dance and Play therapy Neuro- Developmental Techniques

We are a family! The team Art, Music, and Dance Department- Recreational needs assisting these children other ICT Department- Infuse technological skills than the Regular Teachers- Support mainstream classes special educators. The Support Staff- Tremendously sensitive to the needs of these children portraying a role model of sensitization among others.

Ayan Pant ❖ He was 5 years old when he joined The HDFC School, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. ❖ At that time, he communicated through one-word expressions and had a short attention span of 4- 5 seconds. ❖ His IQ was 78 when he was in Kindergarten. In the span of 6 years (2015-2021), he has exhibited tremendous progress in diverse areas.

Participation in Speaks complete Positive The school followed a inter and intra sentences behaviour customised KG curriculum with him at his joining. school Major Legible competitions Achievements handwriting Ayan studies in Grade 6 at present and has evolved over Adapts and the years with continuous adjusts to intervention by a team of challenging special educators, class, and environment associative teachers. Faster academic Accepts pace transitions smoothly

Abhishek Trehan ➢ He was 10 years old when he joined The HDFC School in the Special Education Department. ➢ Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, he faced difficulty in balancing his body. ➢ His academic and co-curricular needs were taken care of by the Special Educator which helped his progress splendidly. Currently, our school is following NIOS Grade 10 curriculum with him. Abhishek is a joyous and a charming boy. He is attending classes in mainstream as well as in the learning centre.

Major Achievements- • Scored 79.2% in NIOS Grade 10 • Improved academics with structured teaching • Independent in daily activities • Minimal assistance for work management See Abhishek Organizational Skills

Vedanth Raina ❖ He was 9 years 2 months when he joined the Special Education Department of The HDFC school. ❖ He was diagnosed with Aspergers Disorder (Autism spectrum disorder) with learning difficulties at the age of 6 years. ❖ Over the years, our program has improved his social interaction, communication skills, short attention span and behavioural issues like aggressiveness, and stubbornness with remedial instructions and therapies. At present, he studies in Grade 7. https://drive.google.co m/file/d/1TvCZLkUiJm- hJG0Eguhv0f7VrWFZwxM C/view?usp=sharing

Major Achievements (2017-2021) Can read the modified text with 70-75% fluency. Started using software like scratch, MS PowerPoint independently. Started socialising and stopped aggressive behaviour. Applies language conventions like grammar, spellings and punctuation at appropriate places with assistance.

Rishit Kashyap ❖ Rishit was 9 years 10 months when he joined The HDFC School in the Special Education Department. ❖ He was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 4 years indicative of cognitive ability between borderline to below average range along with minimal features of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We followed a Grade 4 mainstream curriculum in Science and Hindi and customised curriculum in English, SST, and Math with him. The school adopted a multi-sensory and multi-modal approach with differentiated instructions, experiential and project-based learning. At present he studies in Grade 8.

Areas improved by The HDFC Special Education Department (2017-2021) Social Interaction Communication Skills Improved Modified Attention Span behavioural skills Improved social Masters the language expressive art of doodling

Pratham Bhatnagar ❖ Pratham was 7 years 10 months when he joined The HDFC School in the Special Education Department. ❖ He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder around the age of 5 years at a Child Development Clinic. ❖ The school followed Grade 1 customised curriculum with him. He was also provided with remedial support and rigorous counselling. The HDFC school created an IEP design by Special Educator in Collaboration with Parents and Teachers. In academics, we adopted known to unknown, simple to complex, task analysis and graphic organizers to teach him. He studies in Grade 7 now.

Applies language conventions like grammar, spellings Enjoys experiments Good at copying and imitation skills Grasps concepts Major Understands Math well with Audio- Achievements Concepts Visual Aids Of Pratham Good at sports and Improved crafts socialisation skills

Swarit Kishore ❖ Swarit was 5 years 6 months when he joined the HDFC School in the Special Education Department. ❖ He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2 years 6 months where he could only speak in gestures, and one words. ❖ He had difficulty in socialisation and communication skills but with continuous intervention Swarit is studying in Grade 5 now. He can process information with visual aids and takes interest in activities.

Can solve Efficiently Grade 5 uses Math Microsoft problems application Major Works Uses Achievements well in pictures to one-one 2015-2021 sessions indicate his basic needs Grasps Plays concepts tactile quickly games

Parth Sharma ❖ Parth was 5 years 9 months when he joined the HDFC School in the Special Education Department. ❖ He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2 years 7 months. ❖ At that time, he faced difficulties in communicating, attention span and sensory processing. With our special KG customised curriculum, he has now progressed by leaps and bounds with great academic skills.

Parth is studying in Grade 5 at present. He can now: • Write within the lines with proper spacing • Take initiatives to answer • Focus with increased attention span- 5 to 25 mins • Grasps concepts quickly • Use Microsoft Applications with guidance

Madiha Mehran Shah❖ Madiha Mehran Shah joined the HDFC School in the Special Education Department in 2018. ❖ She was diagnosed with multiple disabilities at the time of her admission. ❖ At present, the school follows mainstream curriculum with her for all the subjects except Hindi.

Major Achievements (2018-2021) Started attending mainstream classes Quick concept grasp with good verbal response Increased attention span through activities Shares a friendly bond with peers Improved writing skills



Saad Ahmad Faced difficulties in He studies in Active participation in -Socialisation Mainstream Grade 6 - Skating, Cricket sharing good bond with -Learning adaptive - Inter and Intra-school behavioural skills peers. competitions -Required verbal - Ardent singer prompts -Plays keyboard - Origami art THEN 2016 NOW 2021

Aaryaveer Singh Faced difficulties in He studies in Active participation in Mainstream Grade 5 - Singing -Socialisation sharing good bond - Drawing - Insistence on with peers. - Ardent singer sameness and -Academics resistance to change - Group Participation -Learning adaptive behavioural skills NOW 2021 THEN 2016

Aditya Jha Concern Areas: THEN 2018 -Less Expressive -Crayon scribbling Unclear speech -Lack of attention -Less social interaction Now 2021 -Studies in Grade 2 with customised curriculum -Runs and dribble basketball -Identifies numbers up to 100 -Greets teachers with verbal prompts -Reads with assistance

Anushka Bishwas Concern Areas: THEN 2019 -Social interaction -Communication -Lack of attention -Less expressive -Unclear speech Now 2021 -Studies in Grade 2 with customised curriculum -Reads blends, phrases, and sentences -Participates in activities -Tries to write within lines -Good verbal response

Savya Verma In 2017, Savya was 9 years when he joined us. He lacked social interaction, attention, and lagged behind in academics. Now, he is in Grade 8 and studies with a customized curriculum. • Good at using Microsoft applications • Multi-Culture Enthusiast • Avid reader, plays keyboard, sings, draws Samar Patel In 2015, Samar was 4 years 1 month when he joined us. He faced issues with social interaction, anxiety, adjustment in environment. Now, he is in Grade 3 and studies with a customized curriculum. • Displays good motor skills • Quick concept grasp • Participates in group discussions • Performs well in one-one sessions

Nikunj Yadav Concern Areas (2019): -Visual spatial and organizational skills -Repetition for complex instructions -Shy and less expressive Improvements (2021): -Attends mainstream Grade 6 Math, SST, Science, English classes -Active in discussions and IDP -Interested in skating and swimming -Improved writing skills -Retains more information

Dharmik D. Rajawat Concern Areas (2019): -Academics -Communication -Retention Improvements (2021): -In Grade 6 -Improved academics -Good at mathematics, reading, comprehension skills -Sports -Improved communication -Punctual with work

Arka Gupta (Hearing Impairment) In 2017, he had unclear speech, irritability, stubbornness. Now, he is in Grade 7 and reads customized text with 50- 55% fluency. • Eager to learn new things • Creates good PowerPoint presentations • Athletic and good at sport activities Aryan Yadav (Down Syndrome) In 2015, he had unclear speech, academics, got easily distracted. Now, he is in Grade 6 and studies with a customized curriculum. • Fabulous dancer • Friendly, Vocalizes his needs • Plays softball, good at running • Retains small details like birthday dates

Cerebral Palsy (Hemiplegia and Global Developmental Delay)

Eron Francis Diagnosed with Hemiplegia (Right side) in 2014. Concern areas: THEN 2016 -Convulsion attacks -Disruptive behaviour -Deficit in motor development -Less attention span Now 2021 Improvements: -At present, he is in Grade 4 -In Mainstream classes except Hindi -Peer socialisation -Quick concept grasp and retention -Avid reader

Ritwik Naik He joined us in 2018 at 5 years and 2 months. Diagnosed with Global Development Delay and Myoclonic jerks. Concern areas: -Developmental maturity -Personal independence issues Improvements: -At present he studies in Grade 5 with customised curriculum -Copies from board -Improvement in Math -Sings and plays drums -Participates in activities

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