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Systemic Approaches Towards Inclusion -Role of Parents and Families-. Recalling Dr. Reeta Peshawaria’s contribution. REETA PESHAWARIA MENON. REETA PESHAWARIA—ACADEMIC PROFILE. BA : 1968-70 Govt College for Women, Amritsar.
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Systemic Approaches Towards Inclusion-Role of Parents and Families- Recalling Dr. Reeta Peshawaria’s contribution
REETA PESHAWARIA—ACADEMIC PROFILE BA : 1968-70 Govt College for Women, Amritsar MA :1970-72 Dept. of Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar DM&SP : 1973-75 CIP, Ranchi Special Course 1987 - ‘Instruction in Rehabilitation of Handicapped’ Ph.D. :1995 - Self injurious behaviours and home based behavioural interventions in people with mental retardation
REETA PESHAWARIA—PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 1975-1981 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Govt. Chandigarh 1981-1885 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, HMD-IBHAS, Delhi 1985-2000 LECTURER IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, NIMH, Hyderabad 2000-2012 Consultant Clinical Psychologist-Lead, Specialist Learning Disability Services, UK
REETA PESHAWCONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION, APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS— WORKING WITH FAMILIES— Autism Spectrum Disorders— Sensory and Perceptual Difficulties in persons with Autism, Intellectual Disability and Neurotypicals Moving forward –An information guide for parents
cont… NIMH Family Needs Schedule – NIMH Family Support Scale— NIMH Disability Impact scale— NIMH Family Efficacy Scale – DIRECTORY of Parent Associations working for the welfare of Mentally Retarded Persons in India— NIMH Gem Questionnaire – Behavioural Assessment Scales for Adult Living—MR—
BOOKS AND MEASUREMENT SCALES DEVELOPED BY REETA PESHAWARIA AS PRINCIPAL AUTHOR • Managing Behaviour Problems in Children – (July 1991)— • BASIC-MRBehavioural assessment scales for Indian children— • A Manual for guidance counsellors – • A Manual for Psychologists • Behavioural Approach In Teaching children with Mental Retardation • Play Activities For Young children • Understanding Indian Families: Having Persons with Mental Retardation-
DEVELOPED MODELS FOR DELIVERY OF SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES FOR HOME BASED TRAINING Involved parents while making assessment and demonstrated activities to parents that could be carried out at home. Offered at Day services in Clinic setting FORMATION OF NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENT ASSOCIATIONS
GROUP ACTIVITIES FAMILY COTTAGES GROUP PARENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES SIBLING GROUPS SELF HELP GROUPS
In Reeta’s Words… “Family and Parents are the most important persons in the lives of persons with intellectual disability” “Parents and family members are the most important resources for Promoting inclusion in society” “Persons with intellectual disability are most sincere and reliable workers in employment situations” “You can for efficiency & Production rely upon workers who are mentally challenges.” “Persons with ID are our best teachers- They teach us Honestly, Trust & Friendship “
Web Presence/ Awards Reeta Peshawaria-Menon Fellowship Award 2014 http://reetapeshawariafellowship.org/ Premlata & Reeta Peshawaria Award http://www.parivaarnfpa.org
Dr. Reeta Peshawaria Oration Award – 2013 http://www.nimhindia.org
Web Presence (left with us) (Handled by D K Menon) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeta.peshawaria A centre in Cochin, for individuals with ASD, their families, school , community at large & backed by ongoing research, setup by SimmiSantha (Reeta’s student) http://facebook.com/indiaautism Thank You