We CAN was started in the year 2001 by a group of parents; professionals and concerned individuals who felt a need for an organization that would cater to the unique needs of those with autism.
We CAN has been founded on the belief that you can teach a child with autism anything if it is taught to him in the way he learns.
At We CAN, each child’s programme is individually designed to cater to his specific needs and is implemented on a one-on-one basis.
We broadly follow the principles of Verbal Behavior Analysis which primarily works on positive reinforcement and the motivation of the child.
To achieve our ultimate objective of inclusion of our children in the society, along with working with children , we simultaneously work towards creating awareness, understanding and acceptance of autism
We CAN is a charitable trust, which is run by Ms. Gita Srikanth and Ms. Hemamalini Jairam together with an enthusiastic and committed team of trained teachers and volunteers.
We CAN’s activities:
At the Resource Centre..
Learning Centre
A day learning centre for children from the age of 4 to 14 years. The programme includes:
- Communication, using augmentative and alternative modes
- Interpersonal skills: – Social skills training – Play skills
- Occupational therapy
- Sensory integration
- Self help skills
- Pragmatic skills
- Life skills
- Behavior management
- Pre vocational skills
- Cognitive skills
- Physical training
- Computer skills
- Art and craft
An after school remedial programme:
- Counseling for parents of children with autism.
- Home based learning programme for early intervention.
- Mother and child programme
- Parent training
- Behavior management programmes
In the Community
We CAN has been in the forefront of creating awareness on matters relating to autism within the community through:
- Awareness programmes for colleges, corporates and social organizations in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Training workshops for parents and professionals by inviting faculty from New Delhi, UK and Dubai.
- Workshops for mainstream schoolteachers in Chennai to make them aware about autism and enable them to aid in early detection and inclusion.
- Launched an ‘Awareness Campaign’ with a one minute clipping starring our Awareness Ambassadors, Suriya and Jyotika. The clipping was screened by Real Image Media Technologies Private Ltd in 138 theatres across Tamil Nadu.
- We are working on getting literature on autism translated into Tamil since there is practically no information available in local languages.
We CAN
Registered Office:
No:4/2 Parsan Riviera,
4th Main Road Extension,
Kotturpuram,
Chennai-600 085
E-mail: info@wecanindia.org
Resource Centre:
No 5, Blue Beach Road,
Neelangarai,
Chennai-600 041
Phone:+91-044-65461010,42862221