Supportive Instruction Unit

Since it’s inception , Oakridge International School has had the unique distinction of starting the first resource room for students with learning and behavior difficulties in Hyderabad.  The “Child psychology & Supportive Instruction Unit “ has been headed by a highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologist with a team of committed remedial instructors who have been actively involved in initiating innovative programs such as the following:

A)   Remedial Instruction program (Resource room model) for children with learning problems  in  reading, writing, spelling and Mathematics in S.I unit

B)   Psychological Testing:

1.        Psycho-educational assessments

2.        Cognitive functions testing

3.        Developmental assessments

4.        Aptitude testing

C)   Individual Counseling program for students  referred with emotional / behavior difficulties and their families.

D)   Teacher guidance for classroom Interactions  for  implementing  BMP (Behaviour modification Plan) in the classroom.

E)   Teacher Awareness workshops on Learning & Emotional issues in  children.

F)    Guidance classes for students of Junior & Senior School on topics relating to:

·         Teenage problems

·         peer pressure

·         Bullying

·         Self esteem

·         lack of motivation and poor study skills

·         career goals

·         Stress  management

·         Child safety and protection from abuse

·         Puberty awareness and changes

·         Gender sensitization

G)  Group sessions:

·         Remedial instruction during summer /winter vacations

·         ADHD group sessions for hyperactivity and    disruptive  classroom behaviour.

·         Group sessions for Dysgraphia (writing difficulties)

   Dr.Shakila Naidu.

School Psychologst