Papers by Aishwarya Ravi Sezhian
The present study was conducted to determine whether Role Play has a positive effect on inclusion... more The present study was conducted to determine whether Role Play has a positive effect on inclusion of Children with Intellectual Disability among their Non Disabled Peers. This action research was conducted over five sessions to deal with the needs of the class. Qualitatively, it was noted that the non disabled peers developed better knowledge, tolerance and acceptance of children with special needs after the role play sessions. These adolescents were also more empathetic and began positively interacting with the child with special needs after the intervention. Future research is recommended to explore this avenue of role play to highlight its immeasurable benefits in areas of acceptance and awareness building related to children with and without intellectual disability.
The sexuality of Persons with Intellectual Disability has been an area in which there are severa... more The sexuality of Persons with Intellectual Disability has been an area in which there are several and often contradicting myths .The purpose of this study was to determine the “Perception of Parents and Siblings on Sexuality among Persons with Intellectual Disability”. Descriptive survey method was employed for the study on a sample of 60 adults (30 Parents and 30 Siblings) related to Persons with Intellectual Disability (PWID) above the age of 16 years. The Sexuality Perception Scale (SPS) was developed by the researcher to assess the perception of parents and siblings on sexuality among PWID. Three different statistical methods namely; mean, standard deviation and t-test were utilized. Results revealed that there was significant difference in areas pertaining to gender, age, and subject’s education, but there was no significant difference between the perception of siblings and parents. The subjects had minimal knowledge on safety against sexual exploitation of PWID. The findings thus, indicate that there is an urgent need for parents, caregivers and professionals to engage in sensitization programs on sex education for Persons with Intellectual Disability to help them lead safe and healthy adult lives.
Key Words: sexuality, perception, parents, siblings, adults, intellectual disability; special education
The use of animals in the promotion or improvement of health is long-standing; yet this complemen... more The use of animals in the promotion or improvement of health is long-standing; yet this complementary healing modality is not widely integrated into the stream of education.The purpose of the study was to determine whether Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) has a positive effect on improving functional skills among Children with Intellectual Disability. One group pre test post test design was used for this study. The sample included five students with Moderate Intellectual Disability between the age range of 7 to 14 years. The sample was drawn from Asha Special School, Chennai. A Checklist for Assessing Functional Skills for Children with Intellectual Disability was prepared by the researcher to assess the pre and post test scores of the subjects. The intervention was provided for 15 sessions. The data was analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and the findings indicate that there is a significant improvement in the functional skills performed by the children with intellectual disability in the personal, social, academic and occupational domains as a result of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Future research is recommended to explore this avenue of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) to highlight its immeasurable benefits in areas of development related to children with and without intellectual disability.
Conference Presentations by Aishwarya Ravi Sezhian
National Conference on Inclusive Education, 2022
Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill; however, relentless efforts by special educators ensu... more Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill; however, relentless efforts by special educators ensured that children with disability continued to learn. The absence of a strong literature base provides a unique opportunity to explore knowledge in these settings, where the special educator must ensure quality instruction as well as technological knowledge to reach students in their homes. This study explored descriptions of practice from special educators who conducted online classes for students with developmental disabilities in India during the pandemic. 54 special educators who handled online sessions for students in one on one session for children with developmental disabilities in the age group of 3-15 years participated in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire and interviews. Analysis involved both thematic and theoretical elements to identify concepts for interpretation. Findings were divided into two major concepts: 1) Online Teaching Methods, and 2) Technological Knowledge.
Inclusive education cannot be defined in terms of homogeneous instructional characteristics. It c... more Inclusive education cannot be defined in terms of homogeneous instructional characteristics. It concerns a quality of education, which is partly determined by the individual pupils, the moment and the context. The study concerns bridging the gap between the special and typically developing peer group. A pre test and post test design was used to measure the levels of awareness amongst grade 7 students in Sunflower School, Secunderabad. Intervention was provided to the students which consisted of games, quizzes, audiovisual information and counselling. Findings suggest that an effective intervention package helps increase the awareness of disabilities amongst typically developing students. It is suggested for more schools to follow this approach in India so as to help students with disability enjoy a truly inclusive environment.
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Papers by Aishwarya Ravi Sezhian
Key Words: sexuality, perception, parents, siblings, adults, intellectual disability; special education
Conference Presentations by Aishwarya Ravi Sezhian
Key Words: sexuality, perception, parents, siblings, adults, intellectual disability; special education