The people
behind
every step
Every child knows a different face.
Some teach.
Some listen.
Some encourage.
Some adapt.
Some celebrate every little victory.
Together,
they are one team.
Chitra Shah
Founder & Director
What guides your work every day?
“The journey towards an inclusive society is built one step at a time.”
About
Founder and Director of Satya Special School, Chitra Shah has dedicated more than two decades to creating opportunities for children with disabilities to learn, grow and participate with dignity.
Today, her work extends beyond the school, with a wider vision for education, inclusion, independence and community participation.
Vision
Building a more inclusive society where every individual is recognised for their abilities and given the opportunity to participate with dignity.
Empowerment & Independence
Community Inclusion
Livelihoods & Participation
Leadership
Founder & Director
Satya Special School
Director
Satya Aspire Center
Since 2003
Working towards a more inclusive society
Education
Master of Social Work
Family & Child Welfare
Madras School of Social Work
B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Madras University
Looking Ahead
Creating an Alternative Inclusive Centre where education, therapy, assistive technology, sports, livelihoods and family support come together under one roof.
Subhiksha M.
Speech-Language Pathologist
What guides your work every day?
“Every child already has a voice.
My role is to help the world hear it.”
About
Passionate about helping children discover their own way of communicating.
Believing every child deserves to be heard through words, gestures, play, or any form of expression.
Combining evidence-based practice with genuine curiosity to nurture each child's unique strengths.
Focus
Early Communication
Speech & Language Development
Autism
Child Language Disorders
Languages
English · Kannada · Hindi · Tamil · Marathi
Education
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, India.
Currently Exploring
Early language development
Autism
Bilingualism & multilingualism
Communication disorders
Outside of work
Enjoys writing about emotional and philosophical topics.
Loves creating mandala and zentangle art.
Enjoys learning new languages.
Mahendran D.
Project Lead & Special Educator
What guides your work every day?
“The best part of my day is seeing
a child do something they couldn't
do yesterday”
About
Seeing every new skill as a step toward independence.
Helping children build practical skills, confidence, and greater independence through meaningful everyday experiences.
Working closely with families to support lasting progress, one step at a time.
Focus
Special Education
Life Skills
Vocational Development
Family Support
Languages
English · Tamil
Education
B.Ed–M.Ed in Special Education (Intellectual Disability)
D.Ed in Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Management.
Currently Exploring
Vocational rehabilitation
Life skills education
Behaviour support
Curriculum development
Outside of work
Spends as much time as possible with family and watching his daughter discover the world.
Always curious to try something new, from hands-on creative projects to learning practical skills.
Prabhu K.
Clinical Psychologist
What guides your work every day?
“Children don’t tell us
how they feel with words.
They show us in many different ways”
About
Understanding every child before deciding how to support them.
Working alongside children and families to better understand emotions, behaviour, and everyday challenges.
Using thoughtful assessment and personalised guidance to support emotional wellbeing and healthy development.
Focus
Psychological Assessments
Emotional Wellbeing
Behaviour Support
Parent Guidance
Languages
English · Tamil
Education
M.Phil in Psychology
RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist
Currently Exploring
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mental Health Advocacy
Community Outreach
Outside of work
Reading psychology and neuroscience literature, attending professional development workshops, and exploring evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Practising mindfulness, taking nature walks, and listening to music.
Ashvinkumar P.
Occupational Therapist
What guides your work every day?
“I don’t see a diagnosis first.
I see a child finding their own place in everyday life.”
About
Looking beyond the diagnosis to understand how each child experiences everyday life.
Supporting children through play, movement, and everyday activities that build practical skills and confidence.
Adapting every intervention to the child's individual needs, strengths, and goals.
Languages
English · Tamil
Focus
Sensory Integration
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Activities of Daily Living
Mental Health
Currently Exploring
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Mental Health
Sensory Development
Individualised Intervention
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy (Mental Health)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Outside of work
Enjoys staying active with cricket, unwinding with books, and listening to music.
What began with Chitra's vision
is carried forward by a team
united by one purpose:
Helping every child grow with dignity, confidence, and possibility.