Thiruvananthapuram: The unique teaching model for differently-abled children, developed by the Thiruvananthapuram-based Different Art Centre, will soon be implemented in Oman. Discussions in this regard began this week after the DAC teaching model was presented at the autism awareness programme organized under the aegis of Oman National University of Science and Technology.
Oman Social Development Under Secretary Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, National University of Science and Technology Vice Chancellor Dr. Prof. Ali Al Bimani, Autism Society Chairman Prof. Yahia Alfarisi, Gulfar Mohammadali, Indian Social Club Chairman Babu Rajendran, World Health Organization National Professional Officer Dr. Mohammad Asheel and Executive Director of Different Art Centre Gopinath Muthukad participated in the discussions. “The initiation of efforts to implement the DAC model in Oman is indicative of the acceptance of the Centre’s learning methodology. This is indeed a great honour for the Different Art Centre,” Gopinath Muthukad said.
The Different Art Centre has implemented a magic-based innovative learning method that provides training in various art forms such as dance, music, instrumental music and painting to differently-abled children. Government agencies such as Child Development Centre and ICONS have already certified that there has been a change in the psychomotor levels of differently-abled children based on this method of learning. The agencies’ report was jointly presented by Gopinath Muthukad, Dr. Muhammad Asheel and DAC Senior Corporate Relationship Manager Minu Ashok in front of the experts, at the discussion.
The Autism Awareness programme organised in Oman witnessed Vishnu. R, Christine Rose Tojo, Ruksana Anwar, Ardra Anil and Aparna Suresh, who were trained at the Different Art Centre, present a fusion performance of magic and music. While Vishnu, Aparna and Ardra performed magic, Christine on the keyboard and Ruxana on the violin mesmerised the audience, who appreciated the children’s performances with a standing ovation. Oman University faculty members, government representatives and experts in the field of disability were part of the audience. The children were also presented with certificates at the end of the show.
