A special educator for a child with Down syndrome.
Vetted special educators experienced with Down syndrome, at home across India: structured learning and self-help routines, coordinated with your therapists.
At a glance
- Vetting
- Qualifications, identity, references
- Supervision
- 1 week · 30 days · 90 days
- Languages
- English, Hindi, regional
In short
Special Minds introduces vetted special educators with documented experience of Down syndrome to families across our eight cities. The special educator works with your child at home on a fixed timetable: structured learning broken into small steps, daily routines for dressing, eating and self-help, and the carry-over of your speech-language pathologist's and occupational therapist's plans. Candidates are verified, referenced and interviewed twice. Placements are reviewed on a schedule and carry a replacement guarantee.
Families with a child with Down syndrome, from the early years through school age, who want a steady professional at home who knows how to teach patiently and celebrate small steps, and who can work alongside everyone else in the home.
Included
What you get.
- A special educator with documented Down syndrome experience
- Structured learning in small, visible steps
- Self-help routines the household can keep
- Carry-over of therapy plans into daily life
- Monthly reporting and a replacement guarantee
Questions
Questions
Can the same person shadow at school?+
Often, where the school agrees. Many families ask for home and school together.
Do you provide speech or occupational therapy?+
No. Your therapists do. The special educator carries their plans into daily routines and records what she sees.
From what age?+
We place with families from the early years onward. The brief tells us what the day needs.
Hindi or the city's regional language?+
Where the pool allows. Tell us the home language early.
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Tell us about your child.
A private conversation first. No fee, no obligation, and nothing is shared without your consent.
- 1A private conversation
- 2Your child-support profile
- 3A verified shortlist