Under the
able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, the PG Department of
Psychology, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya organised an Educational visit to
The Care For Autism Foundation, Jalandhar. The students were welcomed by Mr.
Atul Madaan, Clinical Psychologist and Chief Advisor, Care For Autism; and his
team at the facility. Mr. Madaan briefed
the students about autism spectrum disorder, early signs, behavioural factors,
identification criterion and how early intervention helps children better. The
students were then shown the occupational therapy and Multi- sensory rooms and
we’re informed about the uses of every equipment present there. After the tour
of the facility, Mr. Atul Madaan discussed the importance and types of
therapeutic avenues that are required for a child under the spectrum of autism.
Mr. Madaan also answered the queries from the children. Principal Dr. Ajay
Sareen appreciated the efforts of the students for creating awareness and
encouraged them to take part in such visits in the future as well. On this
occasion Dr Ashmeen Kaur, Head of PG Department of Psychology, and faculty
members, Ms Niharika, Ms Shruti and Ms Harpreet were present.
