Mrs. Madhumita Kshirsagar

Mrs. Madhumita Kshirsagar is a Remedial Therapist at CIBS and handles the Remedial Education Program working extensively with children having Learning Difficulties and scholastic problems. She had done her Masters in Counselling Psychology, Advanced Diploma in Child Education & Applied Psychology, Certificate in ‘Teacher Training in Counselling Children with Learning Disability. By her dedicated and compassionate approach as a Remedial Teacher she has evaluated, intervened, and given positive results to 400+ children of age 7 to 18years with learning difficulties. She strongly believes that every child has inner potentials that need support for expression.

Assessment

The studentsare assessed at two levels:-

I. Informal Assessment

 Informal assessment of the child using his /her reading&writing samples and the parents’ rating is done with the following tools:-

• NCLD Learning DisabilitiesChecklist.
• Early Learning and Observation&Rating Scale (ELORS).
• Therapist checklist.

II. Formal assessment

After the child has been assessed informally using the above tools, formal assessment is done using the followingtools:

• IQ (Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children)
• Diagnostic Test of Learning Disability (DTLD), SNDT.
• Wide Range Achievement Test 4

Parents’ Sensitization

On the basis of the above assessment of the parents are sensitized on the following points:-

1. Description of the issue observed in the child.
2. Plan of the therapy and available tools and techniques.
3. Sessions required for effective learning and improvement.
4. Certification procedure.

Bridging with schools

Teaching learning disabled children is a team work of the class teacher and the special educator. Thus bridging with school is an essential part of the therapy.

Therapies (conducted at CIBS)

• IQ wise therapeutic modules.
• Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Auditory perception activities to enhance reading skills.
• Visual perception activities for better handwriting.
• Nintendo Wii games to improve concentration.
• Helping to develop learning strategies.
• Enhancing study skills needed at school.

Home Based Therapies (conducted by Parent – tutor team)

• Individualized Education Program(IEP) is designed by the special educator for the child according to his / her needs.
• Parents and tutors are trained and explained by the special educator as how to conduct the IEP at home.
• The Home based therapy is monitored online for the proper progress.
• The Home based therapy is been reviewed as required.

Parents’ Guidance Program

• Fruitful interaction with the special educator on the child’s performance through regular Parent TeacherMeetings.
• Workshops for parents on better handling of the children. 
• Career guidance for higher class students taking into account their capabilities.