Saksham: Skills for Life, Confidence for Future
A Parent Training Program to Empower Children and Teens with Neurodevelopmental Needs
Cured by Dr. Priti Mhatre, Developmental Pediatrician
Saksham: Empowering Families, Unlocking Every Child’s Potential
- Expertise in Early Identification and Diagnosis
- Holistic, Child-Centered Treatment Plans
- Strong Focus on Parent Training and Empowerment
- Multidisciplinary Approach for Better Outcomes
- Long-Term Guidance for Life Skills and Independence
Workshop Details: ( Live on Zoom )
- 5th January 2026
- 3 PM IST
- Hindi + English
Bridging the Gap: Why Parents Need Saksham
The Worries
The Empowerment
Difficulty communicating needs or feelings:-
Children may struggle to express what they want or how they feel, leading to frustration and misunderstandings. Saksham helps parents build effective communication strategies.
Practical Parenting Tools:
Saksham offers simple, evidence-based strategies that parents can apply at home to support daily learning and development.
Dependence for daily tasks like hygiene, money use, travel:
Many children rely heavily on parents for basic life skills. Saksham guides families in gradually improving independence in everyday routines.
Skill-Building for Real Life:
From communication to self-care, the program helps you teach essential life skills that prepare your child, teen, or adult for greater independence.
Struggles with strong emotions, change, or stress:
Emotional outbursts or difficulty adjusting to new situations can be overwhelming. The program teaches parents practical ways to support emotional regulation.
Better Emotional Understanding:
Parents learn how to manage challenging behaviors and support emotional regulation, reducing stress for both child and family.
Anxiety about future independence and jobs
Parents often worry about their child’s ability to manage adulthood and employment. Saksham equips them with tools to build long-term confidence and readiness for life.
Confidence for the Future
With structured guidance, Saksham empowers you to nurture long-term independence, future readiness, and a stronger parent-child bond.
Practical Skills for a Lifetime of Independence
Communication Skills
Helps children express their needs, choices, and feelings with clarity and confidence, while guiding parents to nurture meaningful daily communication.
Daily Living Skills
Builds children’s independence in self-care, hygiene, money handling, and safe travel, while equipping parents with simple, consistent strategies to teach everyday life skills.
Emotional Regulation
Helps children develop calming strategies to manage stress, frustration, and big emotions, while empowering parents to guide a more balanced and peaceful daily routine.
Social & Friendship Skills
Supports children in building sharing, turn-taking, and strong peer connections while equipping parents to nurture confident and healthy friendships.
Confidence for the Future
Prepares children for higher education, careers, and community participation, while guiding parents to build their long-term confidence and independence step by step.
Evidence-Informed & Globally Recognized Framework
Fitness
Encourages healthy routines and builds physical energy, helping children stay active, focused, and ready to learn effectively through the Saksham programme.
Function
Builds real-life independence by helping children master essential daily skills, empowering them to navigate everyday tasks confidently through the Saksham programme.
Family
Strengthens parents as active partners in teaching and guiding their children, creating a supportive home environment that enhances learning through the Saksham programme.
Friends
Promotes inclusion and nurtures positive peer relationships, helping children build meaningful friendships and feel confident in social settings through the Saksham programme.
Fun
Creates joyful, engaging learning experiences that motivate children to participate actively and enjoy every step of their growth through the Saksham programme.
Teaching Life Skills: Why We Train the Parent
When parents are trained, life skills can be taught every day at home and in the community
Maximum Time
Parents spend the most meaningful and consistent time with their child, making them the best trainers for daily learning. Saksham empowers parents to use this time effectively for skill-building and growth.
Faster Progress
Consistent support from parents makes learning quicker and more meaningful for the child. Saksham helps you create steady, real progress through daily practice.
Expert Support
Parents receive expert guidance and learn strategies they can practice in real time. Saksham ensures you feel confident, supported, and equipped throughout the journey.
The Saksham Outcome: Preparing Your Child for Life
Capable
Children learn to manage everyday tasks step by step, growing more independent with consistent practice. Saksham helps families build abilities that support confident daily living.
Joyful
Children experience happiness as they learn, grow, and participate more in daily activities. Saksham helps families create positive moments that build confidence and joy.
Confident
Children learn to face challenges without fear, supported by growing skills and self-belief. Saksham empowers families to nurture confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Connected
Children develop stronger relationships with family and peers through better communication and social skills. Saksham helps nurture meaningful bonds that support emotional and social growth.
Who Should Join & Program Format
Who is this for?
Parents and caregivers of children, adolescents, or adults with special needs or neurodivergence who want to better understand and support their unique developmental journey.
This program is ideal for those seeking practical tools, expert guidance, and a compassionate approach to help their child thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Autism
ADHD
Learning Difficulties
Cerebral Palsy
Other neurodevelopmental disorders
Program Format
10-Session Program for parents
- Sessions held once a week
- Small group size (5–7 parents)
- Interactive sessions (Online or In-Person)
Meet Your Mentor
Meet Your Expert Facilitator: Dr. Priti Mhatre
Consultant Developmental Pediatrician & Parenting Coach
15+ Years Experience
Over a decade of dedicated practice in developmental pediatrics
2000+ Families Supported
Extensive experience supporting children and families
Specialized Expertise
Expert in Autism, ADHD, learning and behavioral challenges
Neurodiversity Advocate
Committed to early intervention and family-centered care