Centre for Assessment and Therapy (OPD Unit)

The centre for Assessment and Therapy (popularly known as OPD unit) is the entry point for the children with special needs. The focus is to assess the child, diagnose the disability and its severity. The objective is to address the problems of the children through appropriate intervention programs.

Assessment includes consultation and diagnosis of the problem reported along with psychiatric, psychological, special educational, speech and language, sensory integration and occupational guidance.

It also conducts some tests which includes diagnostic tests for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention deficit hyperactive disorder; Educational tests comprising Intelligence Quotient, Specific Learning Disability, Personality tests consisting of Thematic Apperception Test, Children’s Apperception Test, Rorschach Ink Blot Test and many more psychological tests.

Sukanya Mitra,

OPD Incharge

Phone: 09432550909
Email: opdincharge@manovikaskendra.org

The OPD conducts workshops for parents which explains them about the different Disabilities and also address their queries. The therapists are sent to workshops to upgrade their knowledge.

Services Offered

Along with the above mentioned assessments other services offered are:

Child and Parental Counseling
Dance and music
Art and Craft
Games and Outdoor activities
Audiovisual
Multisensory
Sensory Integration (Extended Programme)
Hydrotherapy
Self help skills
During the current year we have introduced the play therapy session for children with behaviour disorder and hyperactivity.

The different regular classes are:

Early Intervention Mixed Group ( with parents)
Early Intervention Mixed Group ( without parents)
Early Intervention (ASD group)
Early Intervention (DS group)
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Package Programme

Outstation children who can not attend the regular classes are offered our package programmes. Therapies are provided for 3-5 consecutive days and home based strategies are provided to the parents as part of the package.

During the year 2016-2017 the assessment wing assessed and diagnosed the following categories of disabilities and impairments.

Graphical representation of the number of cases in the year 2016-2017

DISABILITIES	NO. OF CASES
Autism Spectrum Disorder	217
Intellectual Disability	75
Borderline intellectual functioning	10
Cerebral Palsy	18
Intellectual impairment with epilepsy	07
Intellectual Disability with autistic traits	17
Developmental Delay	15
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder	27
Hearing Impaired	12
Down’s Syndrome	24
Seizure Disorder	12
Conduct Disorder	04
Expressive Speech Disorder	07
Seizure disorder with autistic traits	08
Sensory processing disorder	08
Obsessive compulsive disorder	01
Total No. of Cases	462

OTHER PURSUITS OF THE DEPARTMENT

This year we organized a workshop for parents on AUTISM AND MANAGEMENT OF AUTISITC CHILDREN.

One of our esteemed resource person was Ms. Indrani Basu who has wide exposure in this field and deals with the management of autistic children.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS (2016-2017)

Intelligence Quotient	180
Dyslexia Screening Tests	10
Childhood Autism Rating Scale	08
Connor’s Parent Rating Scale	20
Other personality tests	05
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule	00
Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism	05
Total	228

Testimonials

FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM THE PARENTS

“A benevolent institution with a noble mission; helping the special children with special education programme,helping them gradually to be included in the main stream system. The faculties are cooperative; guidance provided by them is definitely helpful. Last but not the least, we are elated to be a part of this institution and appreciate the package system educational programme”

Parents of Deep Chowdhury, Alipurduar

“My son was first diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder in 2015 and his treatment started from the same year. It's been one year my son is receiving training and during this period he has started talking in sentences and we are immensely satisfied with the process. Thanks and regards to the whole team of Manovikas Kendra. We are truly grateful to the efforts rendered by you all”

Parents of Swastik Sarkar, Alipurduar

“My daughter is studying in your school for last two years and I am pleased by seeing my daughter's improvement. I am sure that this improvement will continue with your proper guidance and teaching methods.”

Parents of Monsikha Rakshi,

Events and activities

Ms. Sweta Sonthalia Sah

Presented a research paper in the Centenary Conference An international event organized by Department of Psychology and Department of Applied Psychology. The topic of the research paper was “Role of Music Intervention Programme in Positive Behavioral Outcomes in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

Attended a session on “Ideas that matter In Disability work” organized by Pradip Centre for Autism management in association with the Hans Foundation and Keystone Human Services International.

Attended a workshop on “Psychoanalysis: A journey from classical to contemporary Perspectives” organized by Department of Psychology, West Bengal State University.

Presented a lecture on “Stress Management” for the parents organized by Outpatient Department, Manovikas Department.

Submitted Ph.D thesis titled “Role of Attachment Style in Aggression, Anxiety and Depression of College Students of Kolkata” to the University of Calcutta from the Department of Applied Psychology.

Dr. Swagata Sinha

Attended a workshop on “The A- Z of Sleep Disorders” held in Kolkata.

Participated in the Annual Meet of Lundbeck Institute. The topic of discussion was Decoding Cognition across Neuropsychiatric Domains in Gurgaon.

Ms. Sukanya Mitra

Praticipated as a participant in a seven days workshop on “Play Therapy” organized by Antaragram, Baruipur, Kolkata

Acted as a resource person for the CRE programme held in Manovikas Kendra. The topic of discussion was “Emotional Problems faced by disabled adults and their families.”

Was a part of the organizing committee for the workshop on “Autism and Stress Management for Families” by the Outpatient Department of Manovikas Kendra.

Acted as resource person for the workshop on “Play Therapy” conducted in Manovikas Kendra.

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