EMPATHY • EXPERIENCE • INVOLVEMENT 

RELIABILITY

We believe in highest level of professional approach, transparency and honesty in our relationships with the children and their families.

RESPECT

We believe in respecting differences and celebrating uniqueness which enhances the confidence and capacity of each individual.

RESPONSIBILITY

We are committed to our vision and take complete responsibility in giving our best to attain relevant solution for each family associated with us.

INNOVATION

We go beyond the conservative and conventional approaches to bring about lasting changes in learning and behaviours.

MEET THE TEAM

ANITA BHASKARAN

 

From the field of journalism to education was a conscious decision made 18yrs ago to create a difference in self and others. She served as the Principal of Skills and Abilities School in Navi Mumbai and Vydehi School in Bangalore. Her core strength lies in assessments, evaluation and training. She has organized many awareness programs, parent workshops and teacher workshops in Mumbai and Bangalore. Her passion lies in training teachers and promoting collaborative work in school environment. She has published research papers and has been involved in small-scale research work conducted to understand the needs of parents of children with special needs and children with special needs in mainstream inclusive school. She has her Masters in Inclusive and Special Education from University of Northampton, UK. She is also an RCI certified special education professional.

ANITA BHAGWAT

 

She is passionate about working with children with autism and other developmental difficulties. Leaving the comfort of family business, she decided to pursue studying special education. She has over 15 years’ experience in this field. Her expertise lies in connecting to families and empowering them to bring about positive changes in their relationship with their wards. She is passionate about developing alternative and augmentative communication systems depending on the child’s strengths and requirements. She  specializes in behavior modification strategies and works towards creating a healthy home environment for the family. She has worked as special needs teacher in California, USA. She has Masters degree in Psychology and is an RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) certified special education professional.

MUSTA MANAV

 

An operations manager in a reputed MNC with 19 years of industry experience with various organizations and roles.  He is a nature enthusiast and an avid reader. He is a good cook and works towards promoting millet consumption by conducting cooking classes and demonstrations.  He supports and works with various organizations working on causes ranging from environment to rural growth to education.

Narayan Rangarajan

 

One meets many inspiring friends in their life.  A few change the way you feel, think, believe and there is one and only one along the journey that can make you act. Little was I aware about children with special needs until I met Anita Bhaskaran . Her first words were “they are ideal humans, we all want to be”. It took me a long time to absorb, understand and act. Our friendship and conviction took 10 years before it was realized into Aarambh. Thanks Anitas’ (Anita Bhaskaran and Anita Bhagwat) and the entire team. I am Narayan Rangarajan, I believe in equal opportunity and Aarambh is our first step in enabling this.

OUR MISSION

We unite to bring in the skills, experience and ethical practices in special education to the families having persons with autism and other developmental disabilities to find a constructive and independent life.

OUR VISION

Aarambh Foundation aims to provide education with practical learning experiences and vocational opportunities to children and young adults with diverse needs to explore their inner abilities to be future ready.