Our Purpose

Totally For Special Children

We are dedicated to the 2.21% of our population who are differently abled. Our mission is to categorize, understand, and support the diverse needs of special children—ranging from physical mobility to cognitive development.

The Reality in Numbers (India)

Based on Census 2011 & Recent Estimates

26.8M

Persons with Disabilities

Census 2011 (~2.21% of Pop.)
30M+

Intellectual Disabilities

Rough Estimate
120M

Behavioral Disorders

Est. for Mental Health (2024)
1 in 68

Children are Autistic

Latest Trends in India

Physical Needs Moving Forward Together.

Physical disabilities affect a child's mobility, physical capacity, stamina, or dexterity. Support here is crucial for independence.

Common Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy Spina Bifida Visual Impairment
Physical Therapy

Intellectual Needs Understanding the Mind.

Roughly 20–30 million people in India face intellectual challenges. This spectrum ranges from developmental delays to specific conditions like Autism.

Trend Alert: 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism, though many cases in rural areas remain undiagnosed.
Down Syndrome Autism (ASD) Developmental Delays
Child learning

Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.

Prevalence among primary schoolchildren:

11.2%
12.5%
10.5%

Did You Know?

Many brilliant minds have had learning disabilities. With the right teaching methods, these children can excel academically and creatively.

Behavioral, Speech & Medical

Comprehensive care for complex conditions

Behavioral

Behavioral

ADHD, Anxiety, Conduct Disorders.

Approx 80-120M people affected by behavioral/mental health disorders.

Speech

Speech

Stuttering, Articulation, Delayed Speech.

Census 2011: 1.99 Million people with speech disability.

Medical

Medical Conditions

Epilepsy, Diabetes, Severe Asthma.

Requires specialized medical attention in schools and homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Census 2011, there were about 2.68 crore (26.8 million) persons with disabilities in India, constituting roughly 2.21% of the population.

The main categories are Dyslexia (reading difficulty ~11.2%), Dysgraphia (writing difficulty ~12.5%), and Dyscalculia (math difficulty ~10.5%).

While Census data is comprehensive, methodologies often admit that there are likely undiagnosed cases in rural areas, among tribal children, and at certain community levels due to lack of awareness and diagnostic facilities.

Physical Needs

Mobility, Dexterity, and Senses

Physical disabilities can be congenital or acquired. They often require assistive devices like wheelchairs, hearing aids, or braille.

  • Cerebral Palsy: A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
  • Muscular Dystrophy: A group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
  • Spina Bifida: A birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.
  • Sensory Impairments: Includes partial or total visual or hearing loss.

Intellectual Needs

Cognition, Learning, and Adaptation

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The latest trend in India suggests 1 in 68 children are Autistic. ASD is characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This causes developmental changes and physical features.

Learning Disabilities

Processing Information Differently

Condition Focus Area Prevalence (Primary School)
Dyslexia Reading & Language Processing ~11.2%
Dysgraphia Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills ~12.5%
Dyscalculia Mathematics & Numbers ~10.5%

Behavioral Disorders

Emotional and Social Challenges

Statistics: There might be on the order of ~ 80-120 million people with some type of behavioral or mental health disorder in India (2024 estimate).

Common Conditions

Medical & Speech

Health and Communication

Medical Conditions

Includes Epilepsy, Diabetes, Severe Asthma.

These conditions require monitoring and emergency plans in place at schools and care centers.

Speech Statistics

1.99 M

People with speech disability (Census 2011)

Includes stuttering, articulation disorders, and delayed speech.