Invite for World Disability Day

It is with great pleasure that Sparsh NGO for unprivileged invites you to the World Disability Day celebration on 3rd December' 2011, with the aim to empower the underprivileged children.

Your presence will make a huge difference in the lives of these special children inspiring them to become a productive member of the society.

Come and show your solidarity.

Teaching Tips For ADHD students

ADHD child at school may face trouble paying attention, regulating behavior and even sitting still in the class at times. Generally you may find his/her desk will often be messy and may even lose important papers and assignments. 

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a chronic condition, which may interfere with daily life, causing problems in school life of children and as well as at home. If it is not treated on time, it can slow down social, emotional and academic growth of the child.

By following few guidelines, educators can impart teaching in a better way to ADHD students -

• Teachers must try to break complex instructions into small and simpler parts.
• Educators need to pay extra focus on assignments of ADHD children and need to keep track of  homework.
• Don’t overburden or pressurize ADHD child. Provide regular and frequent breaks.
• Try and seat the child away from distractions and make him sit next to students who are positive role models.
• Make the child feel comfortable in the group settings. As children with ADHD easily get distracted in large groups.
• Make ADHD students learn subjects with help of color coding method. Associate each subject with a particular colour. Use certain color for subject’s textbook cover and on the folder or workbook for that subject.
• Develop a reward system for in-school work and homework completion.
• Teachers can distribute certain prizes and awards for active and accurate participation by the student.
• Keep record of the timelines on the board each day. Provide due dates for assignments every time.
• Adapt Curriculum and Instruction- Provide more direct instruction and as much one-on-one instruction as possible. Use guided instruction.
• Giving Assignments- Give out only one task at a time. Monitor frequently. Maintain a supportive attitude.

Tips on Improving Social Skills:

• Students with short attention span problems experience difficulties in the social area, especially with peer relationships.
• They easily don’t understand social cues and act impulsively.
• They have limited self-awareness and tend not to recognize positive feedback.
• They tend to play better with younger or older children when their roles are clearly defined.
• While interacting they might ramble and speak out embarrassing things to other students of their age. Areas and time-periods with less structure and can be problematic.

Empowering Underprivileged With Skills

 With the objective of encouraging the underprivileged to acquire skill, several NGOs take the onus to provide training and produce products that will appraise the society about their capability. Such initiatives are taken by the NGOs not only to make them self-reliant but also to develop in them a sense of pride regarding their earnings. The special children are trained to prepare crafts and other marketable items which prove to be good learning for them and moreover these hand-made products have good value in the market. 

Other medium, which NGOs employ are organizing exhibitions from time to time, where these products are displayed and sold to buyers directly. It not only boosts the confidence of underprivileged but also gives them new hope for the future. Further, it helps them to develop new positive outlook towards life. Moreover, the feeling of financial security makes them feel independent and motivated.
 

Nowadays, buying eco-friendly and hand-made products is the new trend in the market. NGOs can very take advantage of this opportunity and prepare similar products like diyas, torans, bags, cards, gift articles, decorative and household items, gift bags, wrapping paper, kurtis, shoulder bags, wall hangings, cushion covers, etc. Also, other popular products are - drawings, paintings, toys, dolls, presentation articles, consumer goods, food items and other items of common use etc. This way NGOs benefit in spreading awareness for their cause and it also helps in garnering maximum support from the people.
 

NGO Sparsh and its products 

 
One such NGO Sparsh provides an opportunity to the underprivileged to generate their income. Sparsh is dedicated for the empowerment and welfare of all sections of the society- women, children, elderly and especially the physically & mentally challenged.It mainly focuses on empowering the underprivileged with the necessary skills to manage life on their own. However, the thrust area of Sparsh is empowerment of mentally and physically challenged children.

Touch of Heaven and  Love in Wraps are special initiatives of Sparsh, where products especially made by the underprivileged are marketed and the revenue generated helps them to be to self reliant and productive members of the society. Room fresheners, scented candles and gift envelopes are some of the products; carried under these labels. So, whenever you come across these products on the shop shelves, go ahead and pick them up, your small gesture can bring big change in their lives.