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The Learning Centre

The Learning Centre for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), is an exclusive school catering to the needs of children at all levels of ASD. The school focuses on balancing Academics with Skill training, thus enabling the student to be self-reliant. Diverse learning approaches are implemented based on learning styles to help students cope with their condition.

Our Campus

Our Campus at Kolappancheri/Poonamallee spanning 1.35 acres, with a built-up area of 36,000 sq ft, is situated amidst nature in a serene atmosphere. The Campus is mindfully designed with spacious and well ventilated designated areas, for every activity that is conducted at Sankalp.

Safety

Flexibility

Accessibility

Predictability

Eco-friendly

The campus includes well-equipped Classrooms and Vocational rooms. The campus is disabled-friendly with Ramps, Signage and Restrooms with grab bars and handles that allows students to navigate easily within the campus. Our campus is powered by Solar Energy and includes Rain Water Harvesting and Grey Water Treatment Plant. 

Additional Facilities at the Campus

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Academics at Sankalp

The centre focuses on developing a student’s communication skills, social skills and activities of daily living along with academics.

Each child is assessed after which a detailed Learning Profile is prepared. Based on this an exclusive IEP (Individual Education Plan) is designed, delivered and monitored by a team of expert Special Educators and trained personnel.

The holistic approach followed by us reduces symptoms and helps the children to function better. Hence, apart from academics keen attention is paid to extracurricular activities.

Students above the age of 14 years who can pursue academic curriculum are trained to appear for the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Secondary or Higher Secondary Examination.

Extracurricular Activities

Activity Based Learning (ABL)

Social Stories

Life Skill Training

Self Help Skills

Art & Craft

Physical Fitness

Yoga

Story Telling

“Sankalp has made me kind, polite and hardworking. It has encouraged me to participate in all sports events and games. It has taught me empathy, punctuality, regularity etc.”
– M Raymond Richard
“Sankalp has given life to me. In this school I enjoy so much. This school has helped me to express my feelings and ideas. The teachers are kind and caring and teach nicely. The students talk to me.”
– Poornima K
"The school has given me opportunities to participate in different events like art competitions, awareness drives, theatre and above all become the School Pupil Leader.”
–N. Mohammed Fareed
“Sankalp helps us to talk to everyone, share our opinions and ideas and also perform dances, drama and participate in campaigns”.
– M. Mohammed Aqeel
“Sankalp has changed me and helped me become confident. I used to be shy earlier and not speak to anyone. But now I speak to everyone including the teachers.”
– Advaith S.
“ Sankalp has helped me learn and write better. I have also made a lot of friends”.
– Vishva V.
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 All donations made to Sankalp trust are  exempted from income tax under 80 G.

  • The Learning Centre
  • #88, Thiruvalluvar Street, Kollapancheri, After Parivakkam, Poonamallee – Pattabiram Road , Poonamallee, Chennai - 600072
  • meenakshi.gk@sankalpnet.org
  • +91-9150048497
  • The Open School
  • 6, East Club Road, Shenoy Nagar , Opp to Vadivudai Amman Koil, Chennai - 600 030.
  • jayalakshmi.b@sankalpnet.org
  • +91 9884820818

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Sumathi Rajakrishnan

Director – Administration and Vocational Training

The Open School &  The Learning Centre & Special Needs School

Educational Qualification

  • B Sc Home science
  • LD tutor training from Alpha to Omega in 2000 & from Sankalp in 2000
  • Undergone training in IE levels-1,2,3,LPAD
  • Yoga Advanced Training & Therapy Counselling,
  • Diploma in Fashion Designing

Mrs. Sumathi Rajakrishnan is a highly creative and skilled resource for Sankalp. Her experience in teaching as well as planning curriculum and lessons for children with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder is a huge advantage, considering her unbridled service to Sankalp as a teacher and expert consultant for over 20 years.

Her inputs in the past two years as the Director of Administration and Vocational Training have proved her dexterity over various subjects. She has conducted workshops on Instrumental Enrichment Programme and various other vocational skills such as sewing, embroidery and tailoring to name a few.

Subhashini Rao

Founder Director – Emeritus, Sankalp Trust

Educational Qualification

  • M.A History

Mrs. Subhashini started as an Administrator for 5 years in the Special School – Alpha to Omega Learning Centre. She has been instrumental in handling the Administration, including staff welfare, interaction with parents and overall administration of both the schools and its activities efficiently for nearly 20 years. Her contribution to Sankalp’s growth is invaluable. She now continues to be a guiding force as our Emeritus. She is a true inspiration for all of us at Sankalp.

Lakshmi Krishnakumar

Founder Director – Special Education, Sankalp – The Open School

Educational Qualification

  • MA. Psychology University of Calicut, Kerala
  • Teacher Training programme in Learning Disability from Madras Dyslexia Association (Chennai)
  • Tutor Training Programme in Learning Disability from Alpha to Omega Learning Centre (Chennai)
  • First Phase and Advanced Level of Instrumental Enrichment (I.E.) programme by Dr. Reuven Feuerstein, Israel from Alpha to Omega Learning Centre (Chennai)
  • Learning Propensity Assessment Device (LPAD) International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential, Jerusalem, Israel, held at Chennai
  • Content Enhancement Series of workshops, based on the Strategies Intervention Model, (SIM) University of Kansas, held in Chennai.
  • Visual Strategies for Improving Communication organised by the Institute for Remedial Intervention Service, Chennai.
  • Workshop on Kinesiology
  • Arts Based Therapy Workshop by Snehadhara Foundation, Bangalore.
  • BSc. Zoology University of Calicut, Kerala

Mrs. Lakshmi Krishnakumar believes in providing a caring and holistic approach to education in order to develop a spiritual well-being in children. She is currently involved with curriculum planning, identification, screening and conducting Psycho-Educational Assessments. She has served and continues to do so as a guest Lecturer for Teacher Training Programs on Learning Disability conducted by other Resource schools in Chennai. Mrs Lakshmi has worked as a Psychologist / Remedial Tutor from 1990 – 1999 in Alpha to Omega Learning Centre Chennai, handling children with Learning Disabilities. 

With her extensive contribution in the field of special education, specifically for children with learning disabilities, she has been a forerunner in introducing one-of-a-kind teaching methodologies for children with Specific Learning Disabilities. Mrs Lakshmi has also conducted many training programmes for teachers and parents on Strategies for enhancing Language & Reading, Comprehension using Visual imagery, Executive Functioning Skills, Remedial Techniques for Math and Conceptual understanding and Teaching Methodology for handling children with “Learning Difficulty”- through a Multi-sensory Approach.

Dr Sulata Ajit

Founder Director – Special Education, Sankalp – The Learning Centre & Special Needs School.

Educational Qualification

  • PhD Doctoral Research from The University of Northampton, UK.
  • MA in Special and Inclusive Education (University of Northampton, UK),
  • B.Ed., (Special Education), (SNDT University, Mumbai)
  • BA Psychology, (Bombay University)

Dr. Sulata Ajit has worked assiduously in the area of Special Education specifically along with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities since 1990. In addition to her experience Dr. Sulata is a pioneer in introducing latest and distinctive teaching methodologies and strategies for teaching children with ASD and IDD.

She has organized & conducted many Teacher & Parent Training workshops on ASD. She has also immensely contributed to Special Projects in planning, assessment and modification of curriculum for children with ASD. She was selected as an Expert faculty for the State Resource Group under Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) (Tamil Nadu) to conduct Teacher training towards inclusive education in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the year 2012. She has been a Faculty member for Autism training programmes organized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Dr. Sulata has presented papers and published articles on Inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs in many national & international platforms /journals.