S U C C E S S . S T O R I E S - D I N E S H

1. Name

P. Dinesh Kumar

2. Date Of Birth

09-01-1985

3. Age

8years 6 months

4. Sex

Male

5. Father’s Name

P.Satyanarayana

6. Mother’s Name

P.Shoba

7. Address

17-2-551,Kurmaguda,Saidabad ( PO)

Hyderabad

8. Local Guardian

-

9. Residence Category

Urban

10. Parents Background

Education

Occupation

Income

Father

B.A.

Govt.Service

Rs.5000/P.m

Mother

7 th class

House wife

-

11.Mother Tongue

Telugu

12. Languages Spoken At Home

Telugu

13. Referred By

NIMH

14.Problems At The Time Of Admission

 

1.Poor memory

2.Lack of interest in studies

3.poor academic performances

4.Stubborn

5.Irrelevent conversation.

15. Previous Consultations

NIMH

16.Guidance Provided By Parents

Private tuitions

17.Age At which Problem Identified

8years

18. Birth History

Up to the age of 3 months had diarrhea.

19.Medical History

Had cold frequently.Delayed mile stones and delayed speech.

20. Family History

3 brothers.

21. School History

Studied in a normal school for 3 years -L.K.G.,U.K.G. and 1 st class.

22. Home Environment

Congenial

23. Child’s Relationship With Family

Good

24. Persons With Whom The Child Is More Attached

Mother

25. Persons With Whom The Child has Reportedly More Problems.

-

 

26. Social Climate

Relationship With Peers

Good

Acceptance By Peers

Good

Acceptance By Neighbours

-

27.Parents Knowledge Of The Problem

Adequate

28.Parents Expectation Of The Child.

To improve him to his optimum level.

Diagnosis

A child with Borderline intelligence with an I.Q. of 75 (NIMH).

 

AT BODH (From 1993To 2004)

Functional level at the time of admission

Telugu (Mother tongue)- U.K.G.

English – L.K.G.

Maths – U.K.G.

Colour- Nil

Money-Recognition of coins and notes upto Rs.10/-

Other observations

1.Disobedient and stubborn.

2.Talkative (He used to talk about pilgrimage, RTC buses and related information as he was fascinated by it.

3.Had many confusions in understanding.

4.Had severe and deep cracks in his feet which used to irritate him.

Academic achievements during his studies at BODH.

Studied from classes U.K.G. to Secondary course of NIOS.

He passed 7 th class common board exam in 2 attempts.

Passed 3 subjects in NIOS stream.

Telugu- 38%, Word Processing – 57%, and Business Studies – 35%.

Appeared for 2 subjects in October 2005. results are awaited.

Methods adopted

  • Regular prayer for 15 mts in the morning and evening
  • Change in the medium of instruction
  • Individual attention
  • Informal way of learning (through teaching aids)

 

 

  • Regular reading and writing practice.

 

 

  • Usage of computers
  • Constant encouragement

and dealing with love and

affection.

  • Regular counseling
  • Yogasanas, out door and indoor games.
  •  
  • Cultural programmes
  • Moral stories
  • Recitation of the poems
  • Nutritive health drink,
  • Memory biscuits

 

Changes Observed

  • He developed positive attitudes like helping others, loving youngsters, obeying teachers and elders, to be sincere, truthful and honest.
  • Prayer helped him to come out from the grief of his mother’s sudden death.
  • Confidence levels had improved tremendously.
  • Had become more sensitive.
  • Determination had increased.
  • Stubbornness had come down.
  • Learned to travel by public transport ( buses) not only independently but also helped many other students learn.
  • Change of medium from English to Telugu helped in better understanding of the subjects.
  • Developed interest in studies with the help of computers, and play-way methods.
  • Reading levels had improved but in writing needs some more legibility.
  • Improvement observed after the application of wheat grass extract to his cracked heels.
  • Initially he was reluctant to come to the stage but later developed interest.
  • Educational tours and Outings were to his liking.

Skill training :- Learned with lot of interest. Learned pre vocational skills like packing, sealing and measuring perfectly. He had become independent in file making ( with hand made paper). Learned to make fruit juices under the supervision of instructors.

* Learned Telugu typing with interest and determination. Needs to improve his speed ( getting trained ).

Small Savings Account-

  • Now Mr. Dinesh is a more matured, balanced, friendly and responsible young boy.
  • He is planning to do some small business under the guidance of his father.
  • He is willing to help others and lead a meaningful life.