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Tamana School of Hope- Autism Centre
CPWD Complex
Near Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.
Tel: 26143843/ 26153474

Dr Ritu Juneja
Director & Principal
Meeting time -12:00 pm – 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Email – director@tamana.ngo

Mrs. Geeta Khanna
Associate Principal
Meeting time  -12:00 pm – 2:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Email – geetakhanna@tamana.ngo

Tamana was the first institution to recognize autism as a disability distinct from others and to start programs for autistic spectrum disorder in 1985. The Autism Centre-School of Hope is India’s first rehabilitation and research centre for autistic individuals providing holistic services under one roof – a special school, sensory integration clinic, occupational therapy, behaviour management, early intervention centre, diagnostic centre, research cell and an outreach cell. The centre has been ranked No.1 in India for the special needs individual by the Education World Schools Ranking since 2016.

His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam the President of India inaugurated the Autism Centre on 19 August
2003. State of the art intervention is offered at the School of Hope for children from ages 2 years onwards with severe needs including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and multiple disabilities. This initiative provides productive education and therapy to hundreds who do not fit in existing special education programmes.

The highlights of the program offered in this school are:-

·      A life centred approach to curriculum planning to meet the needs of child and family

·      An eclectic combination of different approaches to develop a holistic approach to meet individual needs. Some of the approaches on which intervention for the autistic is based are TEACCH, ABA, and the therapeutic use of drama, music, dance, art, and yoga. The behaviour management strategies are
designed according to individual needs. Positive reinforcement techniques are commonly used for teaching.

         ·      Sensory Integration therapy is an important part of the intervention programme.

·      For the high functioning autistic, academics is a vital curriculum area. The educable are taught formal academics by enrolling them in National School of Open Learning.  Montessori Method and material is used in classrooms with adaptations according to the needs of the individual child.

·      Computer with latest software, smart boards and IPADs are regularly used for enhancing the learning experience of the autistic who are keen visual learners and respond well to ICT.

·      Music therapy for enhancing communication and social skills

·      Yoga and Sports for improved motor skills, balance, coordination and proprioception. Engagement in sports leads to better discipline, improved social skills, increased self esteem and reduction in challenging behaviours.

·      Activities of daily living and managing his/ her environment are taught in real life situations-kitchen, bathroom and dressing room. The students learn to make beds, arrange clothes in cupboards, personal grooming, washing clothes, cooking.

·      Dance and movement therapy can help individuals with autism improve communication, socialization. And body awareness. It also helps with motor deficits, self-expression, empathy and establishing eye contact.

·      Vocational Training for youth above 16 yrs of age-vocational skills taught are jewellery design, paper craft, baking, paper recycling, compost making and gardening.

Sensory Integration Unit– This is a part of Occupational Therapy clinic and caters to stimulation of individual’s sensory needs. It provides multi-sensory therapy for tactile, visual, auditory,          proprioceptive and vestibular sensations. The OT department further provides opportunity for enhancing motor skills after sensory integration session.

The Diagnostic Center: Click here to view details.