Project

Paradise Project

create a nurturing and supportive environment

The Paradise is a unique community living project dedicated to differently-abled children and their parents/guardians. Our mission is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can develop essential life skills, achieve academic success, and receive vocational training to become self-reliant. By living and learning together, we foster a sense of community and mutual support that enhances the well-being of both the children and their families. PARADISE ( Parents’ Association for the Rehabilitation and Assistance for Differently-abled Individuals to Support and Empower) Trust was registered at the Kozhikode Registrar’s office on 01-01-2019.

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behaviour, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
Intellectual Disability(ID) also called mental retardation (MR) is generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning. Intellectual deficits associated with other medical and behavioural signs and symptoms are present and non-syndromic intellectual disability, in which intellectual deficits appear without other abnormalities.

Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as an intellectual functioning level (as measured by standard tests for intelligence quotient ) that is well below average and significant limitations in daily living skills(adaptive functioning). Mental retardation begins in childhood or adolescence before the age of 18. In most cases, it persists throughout adult life. A diagnosis of mental retardation is made if an individual has an intellectual functioning level well below average, as well as significant limitations in two or more adaptive skill areas.

Autism

Autism is a condition that affect how a person communicate with ,and relate to, other people. It also affect how they make sense of the world around them. However many people on the autism spectrum also have significant strengths. These may include a good eye for detail, a high level of accuracy and reliability, an excellent memory for facts and figures, and the ability to thrive in a structured, well-organised work environment. Some also have considerable creative talent. Because of this, some individuals with autism do not consider autism to be a disability but a neurological difference.

Cerebral palsy

The sign of cerebral palsy children is varies according to the type of cerebral palsy. But in first diagnosis of cerebral palsy we check the reaction of cerebral palsy children when we call and make noise surrounding him then its reaction is most important to check. If it react properly then its fines otherwise you need to consult doctor who is cerebral palsy specialist. Delay is growth of child milestone, walking problem according to growth, sitting problem, crawling problem etc.

Locomotor training

Locomotor Training is a rehabilitation strategy that allows individuals with certain kinds of spinal cord injuries to repetitively practice standing and stepping using body weight support and a treadmill with manual facilitation from therapists and technicians. The ultimate goal is to re-train patients with spinal cord injuries to stand and walk again. In a Locomotor Training session, the body of a paralyzed patient is suspended in a harness over a treadmill while specially trained therapists and technicians move his/her legs to simulate walking.

Learning Disability

Learning disability is a classification that includes several areas of functioning in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors. Given the “difficulty learning in a typical manner”, this does not exclude the ability to learn in a different manner. Individuals with learning disabilities can face unique challenges that are often pervasive throughout the lifespan. learning disorder and learning difficulty are often used interchangeably, they differ in many ways. Disorder refers to significant learning problems in an academic area.

Down syndrome

Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all, or part of a third copy ofchromosome 21. It is typically associated physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this can vary widely. There is no cure for Down syndrome.Education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life. Some children with Down syndrome are educated in typical school classes, while others require more specialized education.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder. Occupational therapists also focus much of their work on identifying and eliminating environmental barriers to independence and participation in daily activities. Occupational therapy is a client-centered practice that places emphasis on the progress towards the client’s goals. Occupational therapy interventions focus on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill, and educating the client/family in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities, particularly those that are meaningful to the client.

Group therapy

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic practices, hospitals, mental health clinics, and community centers. Group therapy is sometimes used alone, but it is also commonly integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that also includes individual therapy and medication. The broader concept of group therapy can be taken to include any helping process that takes place in a group, including support groups, skills training groups (such as anger management, mindfulness, relaxation training or social skills training

Swimming Therapy

Swimming is a healthy workout that can be done for a lifetime. It is a low-impact activity that has several mental and bodily health benefits, that is a recreational motion for everyone. Swimming can provide a low-impact workout. Swimming builds endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming lessons is the process of learning to swim. In most countries there is a definition of a number of swimming levels that is reached in the process of the curriculum.The respective certificates of swimming tests are required for further training in aquatic abilities.

Aquatic therapy

Aquatic therapy refers to water-based treatments or exercises of therapeutic intent, in particular for relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation. Treatments and exercises are performed while floating, partially submerged, or fully submerged in water. Many aquatic therapy procedures require constant attendance by a trained therapist, and are performed in a specialized temperature-controlled pool. Rehabilitation commonly focuses on improving the physical function associated with illness, injury, or disability.

Personal Training

Personal Training has something to offer everyone, whether you are a rookie to the gym, an experienced exerciser or just need someone to help you create an exercise routine. Your Personal Trainer will assist you with motivation, challenge, change, safety and accountability as well as get answers to any other wellness-related questions you may have. Once you have determined your fitness goals, your Personal Trainer will create an exercise program specifically for you and will help you stay on track. A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client’s strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments.

Vocational Training

Vocational training, also known as Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Career and Technical Education (CTE), provides job-specific technical training for trades, such as auto repair, plumbing and retail. These programs generally focus on providing students with hands-on instruction, and can lead to certification, a diploma or certificate. Vocational training can also give applicants an edge in job searches, since they already have the certifiable knowledge they need to enter the field. A student can receive vocational training either in high school, a community college or at trade schools for adults. Such as

Music Therapy

Music therapy can be a particularly useful when working with children with autism due to the nonverbal, non-threatening nature of the medium Studies have shown that children with autism have difficulty with joint attention, symbolic communication and sharing of positive affect. Use of music therapy has demonstrated improvements of socially acceptable behaviors. Wan, Demaine, Zipse, Norton, & Schlaug (2010) found singing and music making may engage areas of the brain related to language abilities, and that music facilitated the language, social, and motor skills. Successful therapy involves long-term individual intervention tailored to each child’s needs.

Progress

Project Progress

Our project has made significant strides towards building a comprehensive community.

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Land Acquisition

About 3 acres of land have been purchased through parent contributions, with additional land acquired for a reliable water supply.