Q: What are the services offered at MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INDIA (MAC)?

A: MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INDIA (MAC) caters to children and young adults with special needs. The services offered are special schooling, vocational skill training, therapeutic interventions (Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Computer Therapy, Music Therapy, IQ / Personality Development, etc.), Early Intervention, Adult Leisure, Learning Program and services for children and young adults with hearing impairment.

Q: Do you have hostel facilities?

A: Yes, we do have residential facilities. MOTHER AND CHILD WELFARE AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INDIA (MAC) is an integrated day care school and it remains open from 9.30a.m. to 5.30p.m., Monday to Friday. We have 24Hr. Care Takers for looking after the residential children too.

Q: What is the difference between a Special School and a Regular School?

A: Education in Special School is based on the individual needs of the child unlike regular schools where a fixed syllabus is followed for each group. 

Q: Should a special child be sent to special schools only or should he be integrated in a regular setup?

A: It is always better to send a special child to a regular / integrated setup if s/he can adjust over there. But, if the child has special needs that are not catered to in the regular school, then the child must be sent to a Special school. 

Q: How does Special Education benefit children with severe handicaps?