Anandam – Special School
Special school for children with learning difficulties & special needs.
Anandam Special School was inaugurated on the 8th of October by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The school is situated at Ambattur, Chennai & has a built up area of 18,810 sqft. in land measuring about 10,000 sq.ft.
The School provides free, high-quality education and therapeutic support to children with special needs such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disabilities and other neuro-development disorders. Special School currently has 85 students are aged from 3 to 16years, for the academic year June 2024 – April 2025.
We understand that each child learns differently. Therefore, our dedicated team includes:
Special Educators – Passionate teachers trained at Annamalai University and other reputed institutions.
Counsellors – Offering emotional support and guidance to children and their families.
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists – Assisting in physical development and motor skills.
Speech Therapists – Helping children find their voice and communicate better.
Sports Coaches and Rehabilitation Professionals – Encouraging physical activity, coordination, and social interaction.
Support Staff and Medical Practitioners – Ensuring holistic care and safety.
With a student-teacher ratio of just 5 to 6 students per teacher, we provide personalized attention to each child, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they deserve.
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Special children need special care. It is with this simple premise that we started the Anandam Learning Centre (ALC) in 2018 for children with learning difficulties such as autism, dyslexia, slow learning disability, low IQ, etc.
Aimed for children whose families cannot afford specialised care, ALC was started as the 10th satellite branch of V-Excel Charitable Trust, an institution that pioneers in providing specialized education to children with learning difficulties. 47 of our students from the Anandam Tuition Centre were identified as having such learning difficulties & are currently in our Anandam Learning Centre.
Under the technical guidance of V-Excel, we provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy and develop the fine and gross motor skills of children through a range of activities & remedial classes. When counselled and guided, families are better equipped in adopting techniques and skills to help their children.
ANANDAM SPECIAL SCHOOL
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
FUJITSU STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
IN MEETING THE EXPENSES OF THIS CENTRE
Number of students
Over 47 students from poor households.
Special Education
We provide education for children with autism, dyslexia, slow learning ability, low IQ, hyperactivity and cerebral palsy.
Technical Partner
Our learning centre was started as the 10th satellite branch of V-Excel Education Trust.
Special Educators
Seven of our teachers & two residents from Anandam Home have completed their PG Diploma / certificate course in special education from Annamalai University & V-Excel.
Special Care
In addition to providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy, we strengthen fine and gross motor skills in children.
Quality of life
Our focussed approach is helping special children live a better quality of life.
The faculty includes seven trained teachers & two of our residents, former teachers, who expressed their interest to be part of this special initiative.They completed a PG Diploma / Certificate Course in Special Education from V-Excel and Annamalai University and support us as special educators at the ALC.
Would you like to sponsor the education for a special student?
Or sponsor for their therapy needs?
There are many ways in which you can be part of our support circle.
