Aarambh society for autism and slow learners is one of Marathwada’s nonprofit organizations that are providing services throughout the lifespan from early childhood through to adulthood. Established in 2011, our focus is on excellence in providing services to people with Autism and their families. Services are person-centered and based on leading international peer-reviewed research in the field of Autism.
Our Services
Programs For Children’s
This service provides information and advice to individuals and families. We also provide support prior to, during, and following diagnosis. This includes guidance on services, pathways for early intervention, and assistance to ASD children’s families.
Early Intervention Program the Early Intervention program provides multidisciplinary therapy for children aged up to 7 years. The program operates with an experienced clinical team, including speech pathologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and early childhood educators. Each family is assigned a key therapist who partners with a family to develop individual intervention plans that are tailored to the needs of each child. The aim of the program is to maximize child development and inclusion in mainstream settings.
The School Service provides a comprehensive range of intervention, therapy, and support to school-aged children between 6 and 18 years of age. Our multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and teachers work together to respond to the needs of each individual child and their family. Our service is child and family-centered and works collaboratively with schools, other community services, and the family to maximize the educational and social progress of each child.
Programs For Adults
This service assists adults to develop their skills, maximize their independence, and participate in the community. Our multidisciplinary team draws on the strengths of a range of therapists from different professional backgrounds to create a service that is tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations. We work closely with each person and their family to achieve outcomes that are important to them in a range of natural environments including home, education, employment, and recreation settings.
Our vocational training program service focusing on securing and maintaining employment for people with Autism. We support to individuals to find jobs that are matched to their goals, skills, and abilities. Aarambh trying to give Employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to autistic adults for their self-respect and safe future.
There is a range of support services that can be chosen by the individual and their family to assist them to participate in the community as well as at home. We work closely with each person to identify the support that best suits them. Our aim is to provide the support the person wants, at the time they want it, and in ways that meet their needs.
Programs For Families
Our advisory and consultancy services are available to all families. This is an important service, giving families and individuals access to advice and support when they need it. We provide a range of information and specialized consultancy online, via the phone or face-to-face. We also have a range of publications available addressing important topics for people with Autism and their families.
This service provides a long day care setting for children aged 2 to 5 years old who have received an Autism diagnosis or are currently going through the diagnostic process. The Autism-specific curriculum incorporates the Early Years Learning Framework, as part of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care. Each child’s program is designed based on their learning profile and skills development.
Parents and family training workshops are provided across several of our services including Early Intervention, School-Aged Services, and Behavior Support Programs. Parent training workshops are designed to provide information, practical strategies, and resources to support families in managing everyday situations. These sessions can be delivered as part of a group, one-on-one in the family home, or through webinars.
Raising a child or supporting an older person with Autism places a range of different demands on families. Our support groups are tailored to the family’s journey and focus on the needs of families at different stages of their life. Groups are available for families of newly diagnosed children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults with Autism.