Prem Charitable Trust

District

Chengalpattu

States

Tamil Nadu

Prem Niketan, a unit of Prem Charitable Trust, was established in 2011 as a mark of its commitment to serving society. To address the growing number of children in need, it initiated Prem Illam in 2017, a home for girl children located in Sirunallur Village, Maduranthakam. Both initiatives aim to provide a safe and caring environment for the children and contribute positively to their well-being.

In the area of physiotherapy, a dedicated team of physiotherapists provides essential services to children affected by cerebral palsy, autism, and mental challenges. The daily sessions from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm involve therapeutic exercises like electrical and muscular stimulation, tension removal, contracture removal, stretching, and strengthening exercises. The facility is equipped with advanced equipment such as the Electro care machine, parallel bar, static cycle, physioball, and walker. Through regular physiotherapy, significant progress and development have been observed among the children, leading to remarkable improvements in their overall well-being.

Occupational therapy is an essential part of the organisation's services, especially for children who may be bedridden or have periods of inactivity. It utilizes various tools like fur toys, musical toys, standing frames, CP chairs, and building blocks to enhance occupational therapy for the children. This therapy involves exercises to normalize muscle tone, stretching, and positioning to relieve tightness and maintain flexibility. The achievement of developmental milestones is facilitated through different positioning techniques, providing sensory experiences to help the children grasp objects. Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in making special children more active and providing them with a sense of accomplishment in their abilities.

In the area of Special Education, the organisation focuses on children with learning disabilities and slow learners. It categorizes the children based on IQ testing and provides them with colourful toys, colouring books, clay, puzzles, matching cards, and simplified academic skills like vocabulary, colours, shapes, and basic arithmetic. For the trainable group, the main goal is to foster independence through teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Music and songs are incorporated as part of the special education programme.

The organisation incorporates play therapy, harnessing the natural love for games among children, including the special ones. With the guidance of a special teacher, the children participate in running and physical exercises that are relevant and tailored to their individual needs.