Monday, 9 October 2023

Psychology Department of HMV Organized a visit to Autism Foundation


 

Under the able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen PG Department of Psychology of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalya has 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 disorders, early signs, behavioural factors, identification criterion and how early intervention helps children better. The students were then shown occupational therapy and multi sensory rooms and informed about the uses of every equipment present there. Mr. Atul Madaan discussed the importance and types of therapeutic avenues that are required for a child under the spectrum of autism. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) 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 Psychology Department and Ms. Shruti were also present.