JAIN University partners with Prayatna to promote neurodiversity on World Autism Day

KOCHI: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi, joined hands with Prayatna Centre for Child Development to host a specialised session titled "Beyond Labels: Embracing Neurodiversity in Autism" in observance of World Autism Day.

During this collaborative program, experts from Prayatna provided specialised training for the faculty members and students of JAIN University on autism inclusion and strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners.

“This initiative was designed to equip educators with the practical tools needed to create a more inclusive and supportive academic atmosphere”, said Dr. Tom Joseph, Director-New Initiatives, JAIN University, Kochi.

“Looking towards the future, Prayatna will provide training for students at JAIN University who require specialised guidance”, said Dr. Joseph Sunny Kunnacherry, Founder, Prayatna Centre for Child Development at Kochi.

Dr Joseph Sunny Kunnacherry, along with Team Prayatna - Dr Neha Menon, Ms Ashitha Paul, Ms Divya Krishna, along with Team Jain University – Ms Bindhu Menon, Dr Jeena Madhavan, Dr Rachel Jyothy Alex and faculty members of the psychology Department were present.