Special education for children in Bangalore

Special education teaches children who learn differently in the way they learn best. Poorvam Care's special educators assess your child, write an individualised education plan, and teach attention, reading, writing and maths step by step, at our two centres in Electronic City.

Ages we work with
18 months⁠–⁠14 years
IEP goals reviewed
Every quarter
Session length
45⁠–⁠60 min
Centres in Electronic City
2
A special educator beside a girl building a word with wooden letter tiles

What special education covers

We build the foundation skills a child needs to learn anywhere, not just this week's homework.

  • Pre-academic skillsAttention, sitting for an activity, following instructions and taking turns.
  • Reading readiness and phonicsLetters, sounds and blending, taught in small, clear steps.
  • WritingFrom tracing and letter forms to writing words and sentences.
  • Numbers and mathsCounting, number sense and basic maths, with objects first.
  • Classroom readinessSocial skills and routines that help a child cope in class.
  • Multisensory teachingSeeing, hearing and doing together, to match how your child learns.
Why some children need a different approach

Special education is not about limits. Children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and developmental delays often struggle in a regular classroom, not because they lack intelligence, but because they need to be taught differently.

Our programme rests on three things: an individual assessment, structured teaching, and working closely with the rest of your child's therapy team.

Special education or tutoring?

Both help with school. They solve different problems.

How special education at Poorvam Care differs from tuition.
QuestionTutoringSpecial education
What is the focus?This term's school contentThe skills underneath: attention, memory, early reading and number sense
How is it taught?Explaining and repeating the lessonVisual, hands-on, multisensory steps matched to your child
How is progress tracked?Marks and test scoresMeasurable IEP goals, reviewed every quarter
Who is involved?A tutorA special educator, working with speech, OT and ABA therapists

How special education works at Poorvam Care

Assessment, a written plan, then steady teaching with you and the school kept in the loop.

  1. Educational assessmentWe find your child's learning strengths, challenges and gaps.
  2. An IEPMeasurable goals, written with you and the therapy team, reviewed every quarter.
  3. Weekly sessionsStructured, multisensory teaching in a calm, sensory-friendly room.
  4. School and homeWe share strategies with teachers, and train you to support learning at home.
In the session
  • Short, clear tasks built around IEP goals
  • Hands-on materials before pencil and paper
  • Time with you on what to practise
At home, between sessions
  • Ten minutes of practice that fits your evening
  • Reading or number games in daily routines
  • Notes and home activities on your phone

Which children benefit from special education?

Children with these needs often learn better with a special educator.

  • Autism (ASD) or ADHD
  • Dyslexia, dyscalculia or dysgraphia
  • Intellectual disability or Down syndrome
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Global developmental delay
  • Speech and language disorders

Signs worth an assessment

  • Struggles to follow instructions in class
  • Falling behind classmates in reading, writing or maths
  • Short attention span, even for things they like
  • Finds abstract ideas like time or money hard
  • Teachers report behaviour problems at school
Check hearing and vision first

A child who cannot hear or see the board clearly can look like a child who cannot learn. Ask your paediatrician about an eye test, and our sister clinic Poorvam Hearing tests children's hearing. A formal diagnosis of a learning disability comes from a clinical psychologist or developmental paediatrician.

Special education at both Electronic City centres

Same special educators and hours at Phase 1 and Phase 2. Families come from Bommanahalli, HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Chandapura.

Electronic City Phase 1

Hulimangala Rd, near Sai Mandir Temple, above RxDx Multi speciality Clinic, Shikaripalya, Electronic City, Hulimangala, Bengaluru 560105

Mon–Sat, 9 am – 7 pm. Sunday closed.

Lift available.

Closest for Hulimangla, Neeladri Nagar, Doddathoguru, Konappana Agrahara.

Special education: questions parents ask

What is special education and who is it for?

Special education is teaching planned around how a child learns. It is for children who learn differently because of autism, ADHD, a learning disability, an intellectual disability or a developmental delay. At Poorvam Care our special educators write an individualised education plan (IEP) that matches your child's learning style and pace.

How is special education different from regular tutoring?

Tutoring goes over school content. Special education works on what makes learning hard in the first place. Our special educators use visual aids, multisensory teaching and a calm, structured setting to build foundation skills: attention, memory, problem-solving, and early reading, writing and maths.

Can special education be combined with speech and occupational therapy?

Yes, and we recommend it when a child has more than one need. At Poorvam Care the special educator plans with the speech therapist, occupational therapist and ABA therapist, so every goal lines up across your child's week.

At what age should my child start special education?

Early is better. Children as young as 2 or 3 can start pre-academic work that builds attention, following instructions and basic concepts like colours, sizes and numbers. For school-age children, special education closes gaps in reading, writing and maths alongside their regular school.

How do I know if my child needs special education?

Signs include trouble following classroom instructions, falling behind classmates, a short attention span, difficulty with reading or writing, finding abstract ideas hard, and behaviour problems at school. An assessment at Poorvam Care tells you plainly whether special education would help.

Do you work with my child's school?

Yes, if you would like us to. The special educator can share goals and strategies with your child's teachers, so what happens in class and in our sessions matches. Many children attend a mainstream school and come to us alongside it.

How long are special education sessions, and what do they cost?

Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes. Fees depend on how many sessions a week your child needs and whether some are online. We explain the full cost on the first call, once we understand your child's needs, so you know it before anything starts.

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