Institutions >> Chavara Special School (CMC), Koonammavu

havara Special School for Mentally Retyarded, Koonammavu established in 1991 is the realization a long cherished dream of Vimala Province of the Congregation of the Mother(CMC), founded by Blessed Kuiakose Elias Chavara. It is owned and managed by the sisters of Madonna Convent as per the regulations of the Travancore Cochin Societies Registration Act . Reg..No.ER 311 / 94. The tiny seed of this noble endeavor sown in 1991 with 8 children has grown into a rather big plant with 180 children. Our motto is SPEND & BE SPENT .

Programmes.

1. School for children with mentally retardation - The students are the age range of 4 40 years and they are grouped into pre primary , Primary, Secondary, Pre vocational and Vocational levels.

2. Psychological Services Behavior modification of students is the main service of this unit. It offers guidance and counseling services for students parents and teachers.]

3. Special Education services. - The main functions of this unit include taking case history, assessing the current level of functioning in various skill areas, planning appropriate intervention services, giving parental training etc.

4. Physiotherapy Therapeutic programmes are made available for improving their postures and movements.

5. 5 Awareness programmes 6

6. Vocational Training Production of soap, liquid blue, lotion, envelops etc.