The Child Welfare Trust, Bhuj
Dhanvantri School
"Every life holds value, regardless of location, age, gender or disability.
There is a plan and a purpose for every one”
– Sharron Angle
Our Work
The program at Child Welfare School addresses the needs of children with various challenges, broadly categorized as
Our department proudly supports many students with varying degrees of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound.
These students follow the Gujarat State board curriculum up to the eighth grade and are subsequently integrated into mainstream schools.
Our teaching approach emphasizes total communication.
The Intellectually Impaired department currently serves children who present a range of neurodevelopmental challenges and exhibit varying degrees of intellectual disability, ranging from mild to profound.
Our comprehensive approach combines special education programs with a variety of therapeutic interventions.
Children who have been identified as having delayed developmental milestones are actively engaged in our early intervention program, administered by our department.
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive and supportive environment that promotes the growth and development of every child in our care.
Children identified on the autism spectrum are actively participating in our early intervention initiative, overseen by our department.
Our objective is to create a comprehensive and nurturing setting that fosters the growth and development of each child under our supervision. We also work on Thought and Behaiviour Modification and improving social skills.
Methodology
At Dhanvantri School, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance and inclusion opportunities for children with disabilities.
Early Intervention
The Child Welfare Trust is well-equipped to offer specialized education and support to children with various conditions such as Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Impairments, and Cerebral Palsy.
Counseling Parents and Family Members
Our dedicated staff invests a significant amount of time in counseling parents and family members, guiding them on how to meet their child's specific needs.
Home Visits
The dedicated team at The Child Welfare Trust, along with parents of children already attending the school, undertake home visits to evaluate the child's disability and persuade the parents about the necessity of special education.
Therapeutic Intervention Strategies
Distinct therapeutic intervention strategies are implemented for each of the three disability areas addressed by the Child Welfare Trust.
Art and Craft
We employ the medium of art and craft as a therapeutic intervention for children with disabilities by integrating various creative activities serve to enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in the children while nurturing their creative talents.
Social Integration and Mainstream School Inclusion
To foster social adaptability, we organize numerous excursion trips, celebrations, events and festivals throughout the year.
These experiences play a pivotal role in their journey towards becoming self-sufficient and active members of the broader community.
Individual Educational Plans
Every child enrolled with The Child Welfare Trust's School undergoes a comprehensive functional assessment conducted by our trained staff members. Based on the results, we craft Individual Education Plans tailored to each child's unique needs and abilities.
Meditation
Children at our school engage in Anapana meditation, an ancient mindfulness meditation technique rooted in Indian tradition. This practice centers on the mindful observation of the breath as it enters and exits the body.
About Us
The CHILD WELFARE TRUST (CWT) in Bhuj was founded in 1998 by Dr. Shantuben Patel, a pediatrician with a vision to integrate special children into the mainstream of the Kutch district.
CWT is registered as a public charitable trust under The Bombay Trust Act 1950 and operates the DHANVANTRI School, also known as Child Welfare School.
Your Voice Matters
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