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Title of the Activity:

Behavioral Intervention Program for Special Needs Children.

Date and Place of Visit:

• Date: 19/01/2026

• Place: Special School Asha Ka Jharna, Sikar, Rajasthan.

Objectives of the Visit:

The primary objective of the visit was to provide structured behavioral interventions to children with special needs and to evaluate their emotional, social, and adaptive functioning. The visit also aimed to give firsthand experiential learning to psychology students through direct interaction and intervention under faculty supervision.

Author’s Note: 

This report is entirely based on the author’s observation and interaction with one of the ASD patients.

Character Description: Master Ham

Master Ham is an eleven-year-old boy whose presence is defined by a paradoxical blend of physical vulnerability and profound intellectual curiosity. He is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which manifests in his unique way of processing the world—not as a series of disconnected facts, but as a deep, philosophical mystery to be solved.

Physical Appearance & Presence

Attire: He is often seen bundled in a practical navy-blue hoodie, the drawstring pulled close, with a cap that seems to offer him a small, safe boundary between himself and the vastness of his surroundings.

The Smile: His most striking feature is a “never fading smile” that radiates pure, infectious joy, even when faced with physical challenges. When he is truly delighted, his eyes shine with a “glimmering” excitement.

Movement: His journey through the physical world is a humble one; he struggles with a noticeable stutter and physical instability in his legs that causes him to stumble. Yet, he meets every fall with resilience, refusing to let physical pain dim the “light” on his face.

Personality & Cognition

The Tiny Philosopher: Despite his age, he possesses a mind that questions everything from the nature of death to the emotional life of a bird. He views nature with a sense of wonder, fascinated by the “free will” of the birds he so loves to draw.

The Fragile Observer: He is highly sensitive to his environment, repeatedly asking questions about the simplest things, like the grass beneath him, as if trying to anchor himself in reality.

Social Nature: While he may initially be distracted by crowds, he is deeply hospitable and cooperative once a rapport is formed. He values connection and fears the separation from family more than the concept of death itself.

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