Provide therapy to 50 disabled children in India

YASH

Two-year old Yash alias Chikku was admitted in early intervention unit of SAMADHAN last year was diagnosed by a premier institute in Delhi as having musclular dystrophy, a condition which leads to Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscle diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion.

ash’ parents, Mamta and Rajesh were from Rajasthan came to Delhi and started a small daily needs store. Theirs is a joint family and in 2011, the whole household was rejoicing the birth of the first child, cute little Yash. As days passed by, family members were bit concerned about the milestones getting delayed and sought the medical advice from Paediatric unit of the popular government hospital in Delhi. Much to their shock, they were told by the doctors that the child has muscular dystrophy and will not survive beyond six months. The devastated family members were then approached by the case worker at SAMADHAN and that became the turning point for the little Yash and his family.

When Yash came to SAMADHAN, he was unable to get up on his own, could not stand without support. The child was started on occupational therapy programme with interventions like balance board activities, bouncing the ball in sitting position, slow vibration given for full body, exercises focussing W sitting to kneeling, weight bearing, rollator walking.

Now the child is 3 years old and started walking without support, at least three rounds within the early intervention unit at SAMADHAN.  The child still needs verbal prompting to do the activities and hence given psychological support to improve his response to stimuli.Yash’s aunt dedicatedly brings him to SAMADHAN and diligently follows the instructions of the occupational therapist at home as well.  The progress in Yash is very encouraging. “ I do not have words to thank the staff and professionals of SAMADHAN for making my son walk and bringing cheer back to our family” says Mamta, mother of Yash. Yes this will not be possible without those who believe in early intervention and support this project.

A big "Thank You" to all of you for contributing towards the new lease of life to these children. We would love to know about your thoughts on our early intervention programme.

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• Yash taking his tiny steps unsupported

Two-year old Meethi was admitted to SAMADHAN’s   early intervention unit in  2013. Her father, Pankaj is a shopkeeper and mother Rimpy is takes care of household chores. Being uneducated she finds it difficult to get a job while Meethi’s delayed development prevents her from taking on even housemaids jobs. The family came from Punjab to Delhi seeking  job opportunities as well as to find help for Meethi. But, once in Delhi, they realized that getting a job was not easy and life in big metropolitan cities difficult and competitive.  They could not even get any help for their infant daughter until many months later they came to SAMADHAN referred by  Mahila Mangal Charitable Trust in Dakshinpuri, which is a   low socio  economic community and  home to a large population of  migrant workers like Pankaj and Rimpy.

 When Meethi was brought to our center, the Pediatrician diagnosed her as deficient in Vitamin D, resulting in rickets and bow legs. She was therefore unable to sit up and was still flat of her back, needing support to be pulled up to a standing position. This was compounded by a general weakness. Therapy provided covered Neuro developmental technique and a variety of strengthening exercises using specific aids.

 Meethi can now stand independently; push herself up to sit, can  take weight on her knees and has started crawling. She is an inspiration and the prime motivator for hesitant mothers. With consistent therapy at our early intervention unit, Meethi now started taking tiny steps forward with help much to our delight.

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