REEGIONGION SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER 2018 3 ‘Early detection can cure neurological problems’ u Occupational therapist to create awareness among parents, teachers to reach out to kids

Armymen at the parade during Madras Centre in Nilgiris, Saturday. |A HARSHA VARDHAN| WHAT, WHEN & WHERE

Chennai, Dec 23: rchana Raman will conduct free camp from 26 to 28 December Awith talks and consultations to parents, teachers and people 400 RECRUITS ATTESTED When 39-year-old Archana interacting with children with conditions such as autism, attention Raman visited as a teenager the defi cit disorder and so on. The time will be from 4 to 7 pm. The Sathya Sai Ashram in Whitefi eld, venue is Neurological Rehabilitation Center for children and Adults, she had a chance encounter with Mugappair Eri Scheme. You can reach Archana at 95144 81180. INTO MADRAS REGIMENT the ‘pink twins’ - Dorothy and Moyia O’Brien who are one of the |NT Bureau| The recruits, after 46 weeks of Rao appreciated the instruc- world’s fi rst occupational thera- ‘Parents tend to training, marched past the enclosed tors and staff for achieving a pists. Chennai, Dec 23: drill square at Srinagesh Barracks, high standard of drill in the Archana’s interactions with ignore the signs that a press release said. parade, it said. them and her drive to help people A total of 400 recruits was at- led her to pursue occupational tested into the oldest regiment of The attestation parade was re- Also, Rao lauded the effort of the their children show viewed by commandant, Military Madras Regiment Centre to im- therapy as a career. After get- the - the Madras Regi- ting three masters degrees in this ment - at Wellington in the Nilgiris Hospital at Wellington, prove the standard of training to that indicate that they Pankaj P Rao, the release said. such a high level, it added. fi eld from the top Universities in district Saturday. London and a decade of experi- ence helping adults and kids with have neurological neurological problems, Archana, a Mugappair East resident, is now problems’ PG diploma in Residents oppose back on home soil. Archana Raman Archana will conduct free camp that they have neurological prob- learning disability from 26 to 28 December with an Medicine. I practised the latest advancements in occupational lems. The signs may be frequent |NT Bureau| intention of sharing her 18-year on targetting trees therapy and worked in govern- tantrums, inability to eat, sleep- experience in the area and offer ing problems, behavioural prob- Chennai, Dec 23: ment service in England rehabili- u consultation to parents of children lems and so on. If the neurological Several branches being cut for with conditions such as autism, tating stroke victims of injuries Care Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Nungam- in the brain and spinal cord, and problems are detected early in Smart City project at T Nagar ADHD, Down’s Syndrome and childhood and intervention and bakkam, along with Annamalai University, jointly offers other issues. For a start, her children affected by neurological a one year PG diploma in learning disability and a one problems like ADHD and autism.’ treatments are started early, the |NT Bureau| camps will be held at her clinic - child would grow up to be bet- year PG diploma in counselling. According to a press the Neurological Rehabilitation However, Archana said she came release, the institute has a well-trained faculty and or- Chennai, Dec 23: back to after learning that ter equipped to deal with their Center for children and Adults at problems.’ ganises special lectures by professionals. Students are Mugappair Eri Scheme between 4 the occupational therapy fi eld in The ongoing Smart City project work at Pondy Bazaar Archana says that kindergarten also offered hands-on-training and get opportunities pm am 7 pm. She wishes to slowly the country was still stuck with for a pedestrian plaza, saw branches of age-old trees teachers especially are in a posi- for placement in schools and hospitals. expand and conduct the free work- outdated and old-fashioned text- being cut, right from tion to detect the signs of neuro- For further details, visit Care Institute of Behav- shops in rural Tamilnadu and a book therapies. She said, ‘I want Venkatanarayana logical problems among school ioural Sciences at No 1, Dr. Thirumurthy Nagar, 5th tier-II and tier-III towns as well in to bring the latest practices in the Road till Pondy ‘When questioned about children. ‘These children may not Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. Call 044- the future to increase awareness fi eld here.’ Bazaar, where the be fond of touching sand, may not 2821 2828 and 9843974984, or e-mail to careibschen- about the above conditions and As the fi rst course of action, plaza is to come up. this, an offi cial had no mingle with other kids, and may [email protected] or visit www.careibschennai.com. how to help them get better. Archana wants to raise awareness Several residents fall frequently. There are vari- Speaking to News Today> about about occupational therapy among have now voiced ous signs like these. So, teachers Learn roof gardening answer for why the trees her work, Archana said, ‘I have parents of neurologically affected their concerns over should attend this workshop to an MS degree in Occupational children and teachers. |NT Bureau| the civic act. identify children in their class and were being targeted, Therapy (London) and a Master Archana says, ‘Sometimes, par- Sundar, a long time ents tend to ignore the signs that let the parents know about their Chennai, Dec 23: of Public Health degree from condition.’ resident of T Nagar, apart from the reason the London School of Tropical their children show that indicate said, ‘I witnessed Tamilnadu Agricultural University Information and people cutting of Training Centre will conduct one-day training pro- branches of trees that it was for the Smart RUNNING FOR A CAUSE grammes on Roof Gardening (27 December) from 9.30 am using powerful to 4.30 pm. Training notes, certifi cates and lunch will be machines. My simple City work’ provided to all participants. The venue is TNAU - Informa- question is why tion and Training Centre, U-30, 10th Street, Anna Nagar. should the green For registration, contact 044 26263484. space which is well above the road level be removed and what is the benefi t they will derive from this action?’ Free beauty tips ‘When questioned about this, an offi cial had no answer |NT Bureau| for why the trees were being targeted, apart from the reason that it was for the Smart City work’, ‘ he added. Chennai, Dec 23: Krishnaswamy, another resident of GN Chetty Road, said, ‘They have already implemented a project for Chennai Fashion Institute and Lions Club of pavement vendors by giving space at a newly construct- Chennai Golden Hearts will conduct free beauty tips ed commercial complex in Pondy Bazaar and laid a new and pedicure workshop for women as a part of their footpath for shoppers and visitors. Now, in the name of Christmas Eve service project on 26 December from 2 Pedestrian Plaza, they are removing the green space pm to 4 pm. The venue is Chennai Fashion Institute which will result in generating more heat from the and tailoring, 8/13, Bharathi Salai, Mogappair West equipment and machines kept at establishments here,’ Thousands of people participated in the half marathon conducted for Cyclone Gaja relief organised (near West Mogappair bus terminus). and added, ‘These kind of actions will only deteriorate by GEO India Foundation in Chennai today. Volunteers also took part in ‘Run for clean’ that was For details, call 9884861088 / 9551678787. the living conditions of people here,’ he cautioned. fl agged from YMCA Nandanam by actors Nakul and Vayapuri. Statehood: Pondy CM, Ministers to stage demo Puducherry, Dec 23 (PTI): KEEPING WASTE AT BAY The ruling Congress and its allies in Puducherry would stage a demonstration in front of the Parliament in New Delhi u Police fi x cameras at Siva temple on 4 January to press for their demand for statehood to the Union Territory. PWD Minister and president of PCC A |NAOMI N| PALLAVA, CHOLA The wine shop was Namassivayam said in a press release here Saturday that the legislators of the ruling Chennai, Dec 23: The ancient temple complex, earlier located opposite Congress, its ally the DMK and Left parties, One of the most important which consists of the main Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, MDMK, landmarks in Velacheri is the temple and a tank, was built the temple, and now it is Indian Union Muslim League and Federa- Dhandeeswaram temple of Lord during the Pallava rule and was tion of the Students Associations among Siva. But a visit to the vicinity repaired and rebuilt during the just a few metres away others would take part in the protest. shows how garbage, especially Chola period A decision to this effect was taken at a plastic cups and liquor bottles, meeting of leaders of various parties con- has been strewn along the com- vened by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy pound wall, which affects the badly maintained. If the area is to stop the miscreants from the here Wednesday night, where concern was aura of the temple. cleaned and well-lit then people misusing the temple.’ expressed over the Centre ‘slashing’ grants It is said that a wine shop would refrain from coming here.’ to the UT and the style of functioning of Lt located close to the temple is the It is said that the wine shop Governor Kiran Bedi, who has been at logger- reason behind this. Eventhough was earlier located opposite the heads with Narayanasamy on various issues. the Velacheri Corporation zone temple, and now it is just a few Namassivayam claimed that the territo- offi ce and a police station are metres away. In fact, a year ago, rial government was presently struggling stationed nearby, it does not residents from the area staged a to implement public welfare schemes as the make any difference. road-roko demanding the removal Union Territory was not a full-fl edged state Speaking to News Today, of the wine shop. Rising incidents and its administration was totally under the Velacheri resident, N Damotha- of drunken brawl and dirtying of control of the Centre. ‘The separate identity ran said, ‘Because the liquor out- the temple surrounding were said of Puducherry cannot also be ensured because let is located nearby, people keep to be the reason behind the pro- of this unique, amusing situation,’ he added. coming here to drink alcohol and test. A legal battle ensued and the He also recalled that despite resolutions leave the glasses and bottles case fi led by a group of residents pressing for statehood being adopted on behind. Sometimes, they break is still pending. But apparently, several occasions on the fl oor of the territo- bottles and throw them into the it did not yield any result say the rial Assembly, the Centre was continuously tank. If the police kept a check residents. rejecting the demand. Puducherry and its out- on this, such atrocities could be When asked about this issue, a lying regions of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam curbed. Also, the area has insuf- police offi cial said, ‘Recently, we merged de jure with the Indian Union in 1962 fi cient lighting and is always installed four cameras in the area after liberation from the French regime and it has since been a Union Territory.