Know our Research and Development Team
The software and products were developed by a set of professional, who have been working with Children and Adults with Special needs as well as Developmental disorder/ concerns for more than 20 years. These tools were developed and standardized by Professionals from the field of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Corrective Sciences, Social Work, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Behavioral Sciences with valuable years of experience in their respective fields. Our Expereince and expertize has been fueled towards investigating and implementing research based tools for facilitating assessment, intervention and improvement based goals at one click accessible on a single platform.
About EFAC-CDD
This checklist for children with developmental disabilities (EFAC-CDD) was developed to assess the executive functioning level of children with developmental disabilities across different domains of executive functions.
It can be used for program planning and providing intervention in different domains and sub-domains of executive functions with pre-post analysis for both aspects.
It helps in identification of areas that need skill enhancement by tracking the progress achieved pre-post intervention in the areas of Working Memory, Impulse Control, Planning Skills, Mental Flexibility, Attention, Action Monitoring, Problem Solving, Emotional Control and Time Management.
Beneficial Key Features
Easy & User Friendly Accessibily
It is a comprehensive assessment and intervention tool designed specifically for children with special needs. It is user-friendly, and play-based, making the evaluation process engaging and accessible for children. Its interactive and adaptable format ensures that post assessments there is effective formulation of intervention. Further it is supportive of individualized intervention strategies, ultimately enhancing a child's overall functionality and development.
Inclusion of Diverse Populations
India’s diverse communities present unique challenges, making it essential for assessment tools to be inclusive and adaptable. It accommodates varied backgrounds, abilities, and learning needs, promoting fair and comprehensive evaluations. By considering cultural sensitivities and socio-economic differences, the tool ensures equitable assessment for children with special needs. Ultimately, it fosters inclusive support system to enhance overall development.
Encouragement of Holistic Approaches
It s designed as a comprehensive assessment and intervention tool that connects individual behavior patterns to deeper sociocultural influences, ensuring a holistic approach. By considering the impact of cultural and environmental factors on a child's development it promotes a gestalt understanding of their individualized needs. This integrated approach ensures that their needs receive tailored support that fosters their gestalt well-being.
Personalized learning
It is a versatile assessment and intervention tool that can be tailored to each child's unique needs, abilities, and learning styles. Designed to support personalized learning, it adapts to both the abilities and disabilities of children with special needs, ensuring an inclusive and individualized approach. This tool focuses on a child's strengths while addressing specific challenges by promoting a customized approach, that helps professionals develop targeted interventions.
Increased involvement
It incorporates verbal, non-verbal, and play-based activities to evaluate executive functioning skills by actively engaging children in domain-specific tasks. This dynamic approach enhances motivation, attention, and participation, making the assessment process more enjoyable and effective. By integrating learning with therapeutic activities,it provides a comprehensive understanding of a child’s cognitive abilities while supporting individualized intervention strategies.
Data-Driven Policy Development
It plays a crucial role in data collection by analyzing assessment results, broader trends in executive functioning across various regions and demographics in India can be identified. This valuable data helps inform policymakers about the specific needs of children, enabling the development of targeted interventions at a systemic level. Further, it advocates for better resource allocation, inclusive education programs, and mental health initiatives, ultimately strengthening support systems.
