Breaking Boundaries

  The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) aspires to nurture a world-class education system in Abu Dhabi. They ensure that every student, regardless of their background and learning needs, are empowered to reach their fullest potential and become a successful global citizen, positively impacting and shaping the world around them. To celebrate the outstanding people and programs across our education system, ADEK AWARDS 2024 were organized on 7th March 2024 where numerous awards for outstanding accomplishments in key international and standardized assessments, acknowledging the critical role of education and learning, including Best Inclusive Practices in the school were awarded by Her Excellency Sara Musallam.  Mayoor Private Schoo l takes pride to share that we received the awards for the Best Inclusive Practices Award 2024, along with the Standardized Benchmark Attainment Award 2024.                                         The Award for Best Inclusive Practices celebrates

  Aakash Sai Saladi's Path to Success-  A Parental Perspective Parenthood is a journey filled with surprises, challenges, and countless moments of joy. Our unique journey took an unexpected turn when we discovered that our son, Aakash Sai Saladi, was hearing-impaired. Today, Aakash is a thriving Grade 8 student who has overcome numerous hurdles, all thanks to the wonders of cochlear implants and commitment to his early intervention. The journey began with the realization that Aakash was not responding to sounds as expected. Aakash's hearing impairment was diagnosed, and the journey towards embracing his unique abilities began. Early intervention became the cornerstone of Aakash's development. From the moment we received the diagnosis, we immersed ourselves in understanding the world of hearing impairment and the potential solutions. We received immense guidance and support from the Inclusion team at Mayoor who guided us right from when Aakash was in Kindergarten.  Aakash&#

Abhipsa's Path to Success-  A Parental Perspective Abhipsa Padhi, currently in Grade 6 at Mayoor Pvt. School, encountered a challenging transition during the pandemic, moving from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi in 2021. COVID-19 restrictions meant online classes for Grades 3 and 4, limiting her exposure. This impacted her development significantly like many other kids. When physical classes resumed in Grade 5 after a two-year gap, struggles in her studies emerged.  After the end of the pandemic, restrictions were eased & physical classes were started. Abhipsa returned to face-to-face learning in Grade 5 after a gap of more than 2 years. During her Grade 5 Half-Yearly examinations, her difficulties in studies became evident. The Inclusion Team at Mayoor Private School recommended an Educational Psychological Assessment to identify her challenges and cater to her specific needs.  The assessment revealed difficulties in expressive language and below-grade-level comprehension skills. Cons

In our previous blog posts, you read, “Early intervention has benefits which greatly impact the child’s development and overall well-being.” Investing in early intervention profoundly impacts their lives, guiding them towards a more inclusive and rewarding future. Early intervention helps children develop life and educational skills such as the ability to form and maintain friendships, literacy and problem-solving skills. These abilities will be helpful to them throughout their lives. As a result, it is critical to intervene as soon as feasible.  Although it’s best to mitigate a developmental issue before a child reaches the age of three, early intervention remains important during the subsequent school years. For example, a teacher who notices a student struggling with reading comprehension can help that student secure the individualised attention they need before they’re “left behind” by their peers. Despite the attention of caring parents and teachers, a struggling student may be su

My journey as a mother with a child diagnosed with autism has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, but early intervention has been the guiding light that has transformed our lives. When my little one was around two and a half years old, I began to worry about his development. He wasn't hitting important milestones like speaking a few words, making eye contact or interacting with others. During that time, our son's nursery had a shadow teacher, who was accompanied by a child diagnosed with hyperactivity. This teacher suggested that we consult a psychiatrist to explore our son's needs further. Following a comprehensive evaluation, our child was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The psychiatrist recommended an early intervention program , which became our beacon of hope. Determined to find the best resources for our child, my husband and I embarked on a quest to seek professional help. After extensive research, we enrolled our son in an early interv

  Early intervention is the stage where services are provided for students with specific needs. The specific needs were mentioned in our earlier blog on “Understanding Different Disabilities in Inclusive Education” . Early intervention has benefits that can greatly impact the child’s development and overall well-being. Here are some of the key advantages: Timely Support: Early intervention allows for timely support to children with special needs. The targeted intervention once initiated can promptly maximize the potential for positive outcomes. Optimal Development: During the early years, a child's brain is highly malleable and experiences significant growth and development. Early intervention capitalizes on this critical period, providing stimulation and targeted interventions that support healthy brain development, neural connections, and learning potential. Early Detection of Medical Conditions: Timely diagnosis of underlying medical conditions helps target the areas of challe