Here, at Baby Steps, we are a community. We believe in the importance of social support and well-being of both receivers and providers of care. Parent and caregiver mental health is often neglected, and Baby Steps seeks to bridge this gap.
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Meet our Founder and Director
Rekha Raghavendra
Rekha is a New York state board certified special educator with 19 years of experience under her sleeve.
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She specialises in early intervention and has worked intensively with children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Down syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Selective Mutism, and other learning disabilities.
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She has been a consultant to several educational institutions where she provides her expertise on Montessori educational curriculum and parent-teacher counseling.
Special Educator | Parent | Psychologist
WHAT PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS SAY
Namagiri Anand, Parent
My little one joined Baby Steps as a shy and a scared girl, she has now blossomed into a confident young girl! All thanks to Rekha ma'am, for her unconditional love and support. It is not just about syllabus or studying, they have fun with learning and my kid loves to go to Baby Steps. I would give Baby Steps all stars possible.
Madhavi Kotwal, Founder-Director of ABHAS Educational Charity
As an educator and counsellor myself, I believe Rekha, through Baby Steps, is able to tap into the heart of the missing gaps in India's system of Special Education approach to Disability. With a team of talented, caring, strong, and intelligent teachers and counsellors your child is in exceptional hands. Her enthusiasm and kindness is greatly appreciated by all parents. Baby steps makes
children smile and feel accepted.
Lavanya Anirudh Verma, Parent
While everyone judges a child who is different, and they box and stereotype children, Rekha's approach is customised and tailor-made. This is done in a way which is feasible for both the child and the household, keeping in mind that every household has its own rhythm. Recognising this, she implements a plan which helps achieve essential milestones. I've seen it myself.