Our Goals

Programs & facilities

Courses & Workshops

The types of Training Programmes/ Courses conducted by the Academy are as follows:

• Workshops: We run workshops on a range of topics related to the field of children with special needs. They can be arranged on demand at a time convenient to you and can be customized to your specifications and your particular requirements.

• Short Courses: We conduct intensive short-term training programmes (one week to three month courses), on Special Needs related subjects such as:  Early detection and Intervention of Disabilities, Behavior Management, Physical Exercise and Sport, Art and Handicraft, Speech & Language Therapy, Learning Difficulties, special education teaching methods, handling children with Autism, etc.  for local and international organizations. We can also arrange bespoke courses depending on your need.

• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) courses offered in collaboration with Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC):
  • Baker – NVQ Level 2
  • Paper Recycling Technician (For Persons with Disabilities) – NVQ Level 3
  • Child Care and Therapy Assistant (Special Needs) – NVQ Level 4 (Pending)

For further information, please email [email protected]. Or contact +94 112 503906 or +94 071 417 4218

The internship programmes are meant to offer meaningful training experiences that enhance the professional skills of the participants while providing an insight to the problems faced by children with special needs and their families. At Chitra Lane, the interns can receive education and training in special education (teaching) and various forms of therapy (Speech & Language, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Creative Arts, etc.)

The Chitra Lane Organization is a voluntary, charitable organization and hence, it does not have the capacity to offer sponsorship, accommodation or paid internships. All the internships offered by the Organization are voluntary and unpaid and requires the payment of a Student Services Fee specified according to the time duration of the internship.

Intern’s Eligibility Requirements:

The student must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a university or a reputed institute in order to participate. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Foreign Interns:

1. All applicants must be 18 years or older.
2. Applicants should have recent experience or education related to the field of Special Needs
3. Applicants must know English well enough to function.
4. Applicants should be able to fund their travel and living expenses
5. They should possess health and accident insurance

Chitra Lane will provide:

1. Hands-on experience in working with children with special needs
2. A suitable workspace for the intern, equipped with necessary tools for the work involved
3. Support and supervision of the intern throughout the training programme
4. Regular feed-back to facilitate the intern’s development
5. Evaluations during and at the end of the programme
6. A minimum of 35 hours per week to the participant
7. Orientation to ensure that the intern is prepared to participate in the programmes with adequate knowledge about the rules and the policies of the Chitra Lane Organization.

Clinical Placements

Clinical Placements which provide students with the opportunity to transfer theory into practice and build critical hands-on skills are available under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists, Therapists etc. The request fora Clinical placement has to be made by the relevant Academic advisor of the student.

School Leavers

Internships and Placements are also available to school leavers, who desire to gain experience, skills and exposure to the field of special needs.

Online Applications

Individuals interested in internship opportunities, please fill the Internship Intake form and submit online. Once your initial application is accepted it will be processed formally.

If you need further information, please email [email protected]. Or contact +94 112 503906 or 071 417 4218

Student Projects & Research Projects

For further information, please email [email protected]. Or contact +94 112 503906 or +94 071 417 4218