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Brief Remarks/(yes/No) |
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Mandate |
To provide education rehabilitation and pre-vocational skills to children with mental retardation/ Intellectually Challenged |
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General Information |
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Director |
Mr Miraj Gul |
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Office No. |
051-9269664-5 |
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Centre Email |
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Date of Establishment of Centre |
1982 |
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Building Status (Own/Rented) |
Own |
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Facilities |
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Boundary Wall |
Yes |
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Electricity |
Yes |
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Drinking Water Facility |
Yes |
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Toilet/Wash Room |
Yes |
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Play Ground |
Yes |
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Library Facility |
Yes |
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Computer Lab |
Yes |
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First aid kit |
Yes |
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Ramp |
No |
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Prayer Room |
Yes |
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CCTV Cameras |
Yes |
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Need Based Facilities |
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Assessment/Guidance |
Yes |
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Counseling |
Yes |
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Autism Unit Speech Therapy |
Yes |
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Behavior Therapy |
Yes |
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Speech Therapy |
Yes |
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Occupational Therapy |
Yes |
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Agro Therapy |
Yes |
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Music Therapy |
Yes |
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Home Economic Lab |
Yes |
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Autism Resource Unit |
Yes |
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If any other (Gym/Sports) |
Yes |
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4. |
Admission Policy |
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Admission Form |
Yes |
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Guardian CNIC |
Yes |
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Guardian Contact |
Yes |
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Child age |
5 year to 12 year |
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Gender |
Co-education |
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Type of Disability |
Intellectual Disability |
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5. |
Transport Facilities |
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Free pick and drop |
Yes |
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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Developmental Disorders is imparting Education, Pre-Vocational skills and providing Medical Rehabilitative Services to more than 204 Intellectually Challenged Children residing in Federal Capital Territory and its suburb areas under the umbrella of Director General of Special Education. In addition to educational services the centre is also providing Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Medicare care to the children with Intellectual Disabilities.
OBJECTIVES
- Assessment, diagnostic and referral services for Special Children
- Academic/educational and vocational training for PWDs
- Pre-vocational & vocational training of Special Children
- Parents counseling & guidance of PWDs
- Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programmes and organizing medical camps in the community.
RIGHT BASED SERVICES (UNCRPD)
ACCESSIBILITY
The institute is operating through accessible approach which consists of purpose built building, transport and information communication technology.
EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
RCCDD is providing Education, Para Medical and Rehabilitative Services to 204 Autistic, Learning Disability and moderate category of Children with mental retardation of Federal Capital Territory and its suburb areas under the umbrella of the Directorate General of Special Education. Provision of 1.Speech Therapy 2.Occupational Therapy 3.Behavior Therapy and other related Therapies are also regular services of RCCDD.
GUIDANCE & COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICES
- Registration of Children
- Assessments for Admission/Referral Purpose
- Socio economic case histories
- Early Intervention Programs
- Home based Training Programs
- Mainstreaming in regular education system
- Home Based Counseling Programs
- Liaison with line organizations for treatment and rehabilitation of students.
- Welfare activities for enrolled children (Provision of Books, Uniforms)
HEALTH
Health Services have vital role in the Rehabilitation of PWD’s in collaboration with health organizations. The centre is helping the students of the centre however screening, identification and prevention about disabilities is being carried out with the help of relevant institutions.
Habilitation and Rehabilitation
SPEECH THERAPY UNIT
This centre is providing following Speech Therapy facilities to the Special Children with Speech difficulties / Speech errors under the supervision of qualified speech therapist.
- Imitation
- Oral motor exercise
- Concept formation
- Auditory training
- Vocabulary
- Language expending
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY UNIT
RCCDD is Providing Occupational Therapy facilities to the children of the centre to develop and improve their fine motors to improve their working ability in age group (5-12) years under the supervision of Occupational Therapist.
Detail of Occupational Therapy Services are as under:-
- Assessment through reliable testing instruments, batteries, scales.
- Development of fine motor skills / treatment and training by using latest technique of Occupational Therapy.
- Visual motor habilitation and re-habilitation
- Recreational programmes & plans for social adjustment.
MUSIC THERAPY UNIT
Music Therapy is a regular feature for children with developmental disorders. Singing songs can increase the ability to learn and memories. Music therapy can address a number of sensory needs for children and adults with special needs as it provides concrete multi-sensor stimulation (auditory, visual and tactile) the rhythm component of music can assist in cognitive organization of sensory systems for those individuals diagnosed with autism Music Therapy Sessions support the development of skills such as
- Release and exploration of emotions
- Listening
- Nonverbal and verbal communication
- Self management of behavior
MEDICAL UNIT
RCCDD has a medical unit providing health services to the children with developmental disorders, medical unit is based on one doctor and one nurse providing following services to the children of RCCDD
- Diagnosis & Assessment of Disabilities
- Screening for Medical Checkups
- Assessment and diagnosis of nutritional deficiencies in disabled children and treatment accordingly
- Periodic Assessments
- Daily hygiene checkup and OPD services
- Therapeutic services
- Parents Counseling regarding genetics
- Prognosis of disability
- Provision of advisory services
SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sports and Recreational activities are salient components of rehabilitative programs, these services benefits the children with developmental disorders in the following developmental areas:
- Social Skills
- Self Confidence
- Overall fitness
- Cognitive health
To achieve the above all programs are organized along with training.