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School for my son who has mild down's syndrome, in Chennai

My son has a mild streak of Down's syndrome. He is fairly good in academics, is 8 1/2 years old and is studying in a local special school in Kuwait. I want to shift him to Chennai next year. So, if anyone can suggest a school in Chennai(in Adyar/Mylapore/Thiruvanmiyur) which integrates these children with normal kids, I would be very grateful.

Posted on : Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:48 AM
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You can contact Dr. Vasuda, staying in Mylapore who is running a school called V-excel. She is a wonderful person and she has an excellent team with good credentials.
Replied on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:18 AM
Thank you so much, Chandni05. I am aware of this school, but I am looking for a main stream school which integrates special kids with fairly good academic record.
Replied on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:32 AM
You could also try Alpha to Omega - though it is mainly for dyslexics and autism it is as close to the main stream school that you can get. Otherwise make an initial trip and explore schools such as St.Micheals. But there are no mainstream schools in Chennai that necessarily address these needs as far as I know. You could ask other experts. I will forward it to someone.
Replied on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:32 AM
You could try Vidya Mandir. They have teachers coming in for children who need extra help. Padma Seshadri is also good. I shall find out and let you know.
Replied on Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:04 AM
Thanks to all of you. I will try the schools you have mentioned. Meanwhile, if you know any school that will definitely take him, do tell me and it would be of great help.
Replied on Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:30 AM
hi, my name is saleem,iam having son 5 years old with mild down syndrome going to play school, could u pls let me know whether u found the mainstream school for your child,iam looking also for a good school in chennai (north) to migrate my family by next year to chennai from dubai.
Replied on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:42 AM
Please check APL Global school at OMR, Thoraipakkam, you can google for it on the net. This is a mainstream Cambridge school with an easy track section for special kids with mild disability. It is a very good school and my son is very happy here and is progressing well. All the best.
Replied on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 2:02 AM
Thankyou so much for your information,i will find the details on net,God bless you & your child.
Replied on Saturday, April 2, 2011 7:24 AM
 




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