Arivu is an NGO established by the parents of a child with disability. We believe that Parents and Teachers are the crucial pillars in the overall development of a child. At Arivu, we aim towards life changing early intervention for children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Down’s syndrome and other special needs by providing therapy and training.
Our founder and director Mrs. Poornima Bhat, with 25 plus years of experience, is a Masters graduate in Rehabilitation and Counselling, from Wright State University and worked as a child specialist for special children in New York. On gaining exposure to the latest therapy methods and with a desire to introduce these practises in India, Arivu as a concept was born in 2010. Finally in 2016, it became a reality and since then has trained over 400 children, gaining recognition and creating awareness.
Watch a snapshot into how Arivu began and how far we have come, from 2016-2019.
Arivu is a one of its kind Early Intervention Center that has designed half day and full day Therapy Programs based on New York Head start Program. The Program is based on Adaptive Behavior Analysis and we admit Special Children with Autism, Learning disabilities, Cerebral palsy, Mental Retardation and other issues under 6 years as well as 6-12 years age. Students are provided all the required therapies and included in group activities like singing, dancing, exercise, etc. This is helpful in Brain simulation and overall emotional development of the child.
We provide services for the fundamental growth of your child. Our model is based on ABA – Adaptive Behavior Analysis. We analyse your child and give you an IEP or Individualized Educational Plan. Extensive parent training helps the parents to understand their child and teach life skills for practical life.
Improve child’s concentration and attention span with ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis.
Planned social interaction brings the child out of their own world and teaches social skills.
Teach speaking through play, art and music.
Brain stimulation and special training to dyslexic, slow learners and kids with learning disabilities.
Kids move to normal school after our training or integrate into NIOS training.
Help Autistic and ADHD children cope with sensory input.
Innovative therapy for Autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities children where we teach the child to focus and improve concentration using the media of art.
Music helps in brain stimulation of your child especially those with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities.
Through assessment and planning, we bring the child out of its world and integrate them into our society.
Unlike 10 years ago, today we are hearing the word Autism more often. In my Professional experience, Autistic children are the most interesting and complicated people to handle and train as each autistic child is different. Before we use the word Autism liberally we need to understand what is Autism.