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Vision & Mission

Our Vision is a world where disabilities are not an obstacle, but an opportunity.
Our Mission is to improve the lives of individuals with social, emotional and cognitive impairments through arts, education, research and community engagement.

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Programmes

List of all the therapy and programmes

Programme 1

  • TRAINING CHILDREN with PARENTS- One on One (Hands On Training for the Parents- Using Emotional Behavioural Protocol)
  • Goals for Parents
    • Dedicated focus on improving life of children with ASD and their families and experimenting meaningful collaborations for impact at scale within specific sectors like families, schools, organizations or communities.
    • Recognition of exemplary efforts of parents and families working within a specific programme, intra and inter-families cross learning of good practices for replication at scale.
  • TRAINING CHILDREN in GROUPS- Using- Drama Protocol
  • HOME VISIT -To build up life skills

Recent News

spotlight

SUMMAR CAMP-2024

SUMMAR CAMP-2024

Join us for an unforgettable journey this summer at Shumpun Foundation's inclusive camp, where every moment is filled with laughter, learning, and love. Embrace the joy of making a difference as we empower and celebrate the unique abilities of autistic and learning disabled children.

19-02-2024 6:30 PM

Happy Lane 2024

Happy Lane 2024

Explore Neurodiversity like never before at Happy Lane! kakurgachi, get ready for a carnival of understanding.

07-01-2024 5:30 AM

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

AT MCCI HALL

01-04-2023 8:30 AM

HIRING SPECIAL EDUCATOR

HIRING SPECIAL EDUCATOR

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30-04-2022 6:30 PM

What people say about us

Testimonials

‘SPECIAL MOTHER WITH SHUMPUN’ It was 2003. It was an unexpected time to me that I could not imagine. I came to know that my son had a problem of eye contact and delay speech at the age of three. Then I consulted with a doctor about his problem and he told that he was an autistic child. The word ‘AUTISTIC’ was unknown to me at that time so that I could not understand the importance of it. Then I had been living in Hyderabad . Due to his delay speech problem , the doctor advised me to return Kolkata and stress on his mother tongue as well as therapy would be continued. As a mother of autistic child, I began to start my journey and involved with SHUMPUN FOUNDATION in 2007. Then SHUMPUN known as ATHENA FOUNDATION .During the therapy , I came to know what the autistic was and it was not an easy journey to me. It continued near about ten years (2007 -2017). I gathered a lot of experience during this ten years. I joined to SHUMPUN as a mother of special child in 2014. As an active member of SHUMPUN I wanted to share my experience with those parents who have been suffering about the problem of their autistic children. The special educator Ms MANJULIKA MAZUMDAR, One of the founder members of SHUMPUN FOUNDATION inspired me to be strong determined mother. My message to those parents of special children is that they have to careful of their children. They will think about their problems and try to solve their problems patiently and positively. In this way I brought my autistic son in a main stream. Now my son leads a normal life.

-Reeni Sengupta

-Reeni Sengupta

আমি শর্মিষ্ঠা বিশ্বাস,আমার ছেলে মহর্ষি বিশ্বাস,2019 সালে র ডিসেম্বর মাসে আমি আমার ছেলে কে নিয়ে প্রথম Shumpun foundation এ যাই। ওখানে গিয়ে আমার একদম আলাদা অভিজ্ঞতা হয়েছিল।এখানে বাচ্চা কে সেখানোর পদ্ধতি একদম আলাদা। আড়াই বছর পর আমার ছেলের মধ্যে আমি কিছু পরিবর্তন দেখতে পাচ্ছি যাতে আমি ও আমার পরিবার খুব satisfied হয়েছি। ম্যাডাম কে ও সকল কর্মকর্তা দের অনেক ধন্যবাদ জানাই। I'm Sharmistha Biswas, I came to Shumpun Foundation in Dec 2019 with my son Maharshi. Here I had a very different and pleasant experience as I realised the process in which they teach the kids is very different from other institutes. In these 2.5years I have seen a lot of changes in my son and I am so pleased to be associated with Shumpun. I cannot thank Manjulika Ma'am and other mentors enough for this.

Sharmistha Biswas

Sharmistha Biswas

I am Tanusree Mojumder. I've been with Shumpun Foundation since 2015 for my son , Nirvana . He was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 2 , and since then we started working with Manjulika Madam . Aside from the Autism therapy , what a child needs for his overall development from parents , we are getting all of these guidances from Shumpun Foundation , and we are noticing improvement in our son . We are thankful and we wish Shumpun Foundation the very best .

Tanusri Mojumder

Tanusri Mojumder

Sayangbita Das, my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and social communication disorder when she was 4 years old. She was very much restless, couldn't sit at any place for not even 5 minutes earlier. Today she is studying in class 9 and becomes so calm, obedient and empathetic, as she is doing quite well with her studies. Today she is completely different from what she was in her childhood. I am very much thankful to Shumpun Foundation, for my daughter's such behavioural development.

Swagta-Mother of Sayangbita Das

Swagta-Mother of Sayangbita Das

Our journey with Shumpun foundation started a year back when in the middle of the pandemic we took our son Viraaj for assessment and sessions started online. From the beginning we understood that the sessions here were different and more specific to his needs unlike other institutions. The sessions are a one -to-one interaction which has helped us as a family to understand our son's need and be considerate to those requirements. As our son is growing up, we feel lucky to have the right guidance under the Shumpun foundation and feel overjoyed to see the positive impact it is making in his overall growth.

Amrita Vishal Tupper

Amrita Vishal Tupper

Mother of Souradip Chattopadhyay(11yr) and Somdipta Chattopadhyay (7yr).We're here, working under guidance of Manjulika madam for last eight years. Both my children have learning and communication difficulty as well as sensory issues. With support from Shumpun Foundation both of them are learning to live a "normal" life. And I'm also learning with them, to be a good mother as well as a good human being.

Mousumi Datta

Mousumi Datta

Our relationship with Manjulika maam dates back to the year 2011. We discontinued due to change in cities and with time we could not sustain the development that my son had achieved under guidance of Ma'am. Over the years things went out of hand so we got back in touch with Manjulika maam. By that time she had formally started Shumpun foundation. Shumpun Foundation i must say is doing some groundbreaking work in the field of not just autism but other disabilities as well. Led by a visionary lady and supported by extremely competent mothers give outstanding results with their interventions.I have been working with them for about 10 months now and my child has shown amazing improvements.. Though we are still taking baby steps but am confident that me n my child will be able to cruise through with the amazing guidance of Shumpun... Cant thank enough... Manjulika maam and team Shumpun. Keep up the positivity and keep instilling it in us!!!

Suparna Kumar & Arko

Suparna Kumar & Arko

I'm Swati mother of 5 yr old Shon. When i started classes with shumpun, initially my experience was not good. I didn't understand the way they teach as it was not like the other places. Here the focus is more on parent who eventually teach the child throughout the day. Gradually i understood, and followed Manjulika Ma'am, i saw the improvement in my child, it felt so good. Since two years i am associated with shumpun, here they are not only give training on autism, but also they teach how to become a good parent.Thank you!

Swati

Swati

I was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 3 years. I worked with Shumpun Foundation since 2008 to 2018, with the drama therapist. Through all these intervention, I have learned to make friends and to work together with other people. At present I am doing my graduation in mainstream

Hritam-Ex Student

Hritam-Ex Student

‘SPECIAL MOTHER WITH SHUMPUN’ It was 2003. It was an unexpected time to me that I could not imagine. I came to know that my son had a problem of eye contact and delay speech at the age of three. Then I consulted with a doctor about his problem and he told that he was an autistic child. The word ‘AUTISTIC’ was unknown to me at that time so that I could not understand the importance of it. Then I had been living in Hyderabad . Due to his delay speech problem , the doctor advised me to return Kolkata and stress on his mother tongue as well as therapy would be continued. As a mother of autistic child, I began to start my journey and involved with SHUMPUN FOUNDATION in 2007. Then SHUMPUN known as ATHENA FOUNDATION .During the therapy , I came to know what the autistic was and it was not an easy journey to me. It continued near about ten years (2007 -2017). I gathered a lot of experience during this ten years. I joined to SHUMPUN as a mother of special child in 2014. As an active member of SHUMPUN I wanted to share my experience with those parents who have been suffering about the problem of their autistic children. The special educator Ms MANJULIKA MAZUMDAR, One of the founder members of SHUMPUN FOUNDATION inspired me to be strong determined mother. My message to those parents of special children is that they have to careful of their children. They will think about their problems and try to solve their problems patiently and positively. In this way I brought my autistic son in a main stream. Now my son leads a normal life.

-Reeni Sengupta

-Reeni Sengupta

আমি শর্মিষ্ঠা বিশ্বাস,আমার ছেলে মহর্ষি বিশ্বাস,2019 সালে র ডিসেম্বর মাসে আমি আমার ছেলে কে নিয়ে প্রথম Shumpun foundation এ যাই। ওখানে গিয়ে আমার একদম আলাদা অভিজ্ঞতা হয়েছিল।এখানে বাচ্চা কে সেখানোর পদ্ধতি একদম আলাদা। আড়াই বছর পর আমার ছেলের মধ্যে আমি কিছু পরিবর্তন দেখতে পাচ্ছি যাতে আমি ও আমার পরিবার খুব satisfied হয়েছি। ম্যাডাম কে ও সকল কর্মকর্তা দের অনেক ধন্যবাদ জানাই। I'm Sharmistha Biswas, I came to Shumpun Foundation in Dec 2019 with my son Maharshi. Here I had a very different and pleasant experience as I realised the process in which they teach the kids is very different from other institutes. In these 2.5years I have seen a lot of changes in my son and I am so pleased to be associated with Shumpun. I cannot thank Manjulika Ma'am and other mentors enough for this.

Sharmistha Biswas

Sharmistha Biswas

Recent events

we conducted

Annual Day Drama performance on 31st August 2024 at Mahanayk Manchha,Karunamayee,SaltLake.

Annual Day Drama performance on 31st August 2024 at Mahanayk Manchha,Karunamayee,SaltLake.

Shumpun Foundation celebrated Annual Day Drama performance on 31st August 2024 at Mahanayk Manchha,Karunamayee,SaltLake."Hakuna Matata" the drama inspired from the lifestyle of Masaimara.After a long hard work of one month the children delivered a powerful storytelling with vibrant acting.The well co-ordinated set design,costume and background music added to the charm leaving the audience mesmerized.

31-08-2024 12:30 PM

International Women's Day

International Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Mrs Manjulika Mazumdar, Director of Shumpun Foundation was falicited an Award of Excellence for her dedication and work to the society by PTW-ISPAT. Shumpun team is elated for this honor.

25-03-2024 6:30 PM

Alipore Central Jail Museum

Alipore Central Jail Museum

On March 2nd, 2024, autistic children from Shumpun Foundation visited Alipore Central Jail Museum as a part of winter camp. They discovered amazing stories about our country's heroes who fought for our freedom. Children enjoyed the history of struggle through light and sound.The aim was to bring everyone closer. While exploring the museum, they learned to create a strong bond. It wasn't just about discovering history; it was about enjoying each other's company and making lasting memories. It was a day of fun, friendship, and finding out how special our country is.

01-03-2024 6:30 PM

 visit to the Agri Hoticulture Society, Alipore on 27th Jan'24 (Saturday).

visit to the Agri Hoticulture Society, Alipore on 27th Jan'24 (Saturday).

shumpun foundation

27-01-2024 2:30 AM

Protect The Warriors- To celebrate the coming Durgotsav, Team "Protect The Warriors" organised an event along with "Shumpun Foundation" and "Telengabagan Sarbojonin Durgapuja Committee". PTW empowered 20 children with Special needs to depict the front gate of the Pandal with Goddess Durga Mural which will welcome all the Visitors visiting the Famous Telengabagan Durga Puja this year....  The thought behind this unique initiative to make people aware that " though we are invisible, still we can be a contributing member of our society if we get an opportunity " . According to Dr. Avik Ghose the founder member of PTW-  it is a step forward towards creating an inclusive society.

Protect The Warriors- To celebrate the coming Durgotsav, Team "Protect The Warriors" organised an event along with "Shumpun Foundation" and "Telengabagan Sarbojonin Durgapuja Committee". PTW empowered 20 children with Special needs to depict the front gate of the Pandal with Goddess Durga Mural which will welcome all the Visitors visiting the Famous Telengabagan Durga Puja this year.... The thought behind this unique initiative to make people aware that " though we are invisible, still we can be a contributing member of our society if we get an opportunity " . According to Dr. Avik Ghose the founder member of PTW- it is a step forward towards creating an inclusive society.

Shumpun foundation

25-09-2022 5:00 AM

Team members

meet our team

Tanushri Datta

Tanushri Datta

Specialized in : Autism Intervention training program and a mother of a 12 year old who was diagnosed with ASD when he was three.Tanushri is an alumnus of Jadavpur University and had a career spanning 18 years in the Corporate world in Eastern and Western parts of India. She decided to put all her focus on the needs of her child and therefore chose this path over her career. She began her journey with Shumpun Foundation (erstwhile Athena Foundation) in 2013. It has been a long and fulfilling journey of self learning and teaching her son everything possible to bridge the cognitive and learning gaps he has with his peers. Alongside that there has been a continuous effort to create awareness in their social circles to build empathy and create an inclusive society for all.Currently, other than working on her son, she is a part time mentor conducting workshops for children of Shumpun Foundation and also helping the parents who are undergoing Autism Intervention training program.

Mr Subha Gupta Bhaya

Mr Subha Gupta Bhaya

Specialized in : Drama Therapy Besides banking activities, for last forty years, engaged in theatrical activities both as director and actor. Performed theater in various states in India as well as abroad. Invited as judge for many drama competitions across the country. Associated with a registered non-govt. organization working for spreading education among underprivileged and deprived children in rural Bengal. ince 2009, conducting workshops with autistic children with theater as a tool of therapy. At present, functioning as one of the directors of ‘Shumpun Foundation’, a non-profit company working with autistic children.

Ms Manjulika Bose Mazumder

Ms Manjulika Bose Mazumder

Specialized in Child and Adolescent Special Educator, Over the past Thirty years, Ms. Bose-Mazumder has worked as a special educator in Kolkata. Working in various capacities, from teaching children with developmental disabilities in several leading institutions to training teachers as an adjunct faculty member at Jadavpur University, she has gained an in-depth understanding of the needs of children with disability in India. To bridge the significant gap in the educational and rehabilitation needs of children with developmental disabilities, Ms. Bose-Mazumder joined hands with a group of parents and other professionals and became the founding director of Shumpun Foundation. She brings a diverse skill set and knowledge in the field of education and rehabilitation to develop innovative therapeutic programs at Shumpun Foundation.

Amitava Datta

Amitava Datta

Amitava Datta, one of the parents, is a Regional Head of Transaction Banking at Yes Bank. Kolkata, He was on the board of advisory committee of Shumpun from 2018 and from July 2022, he has started working as Joint Secretary.

Debojyoti Das

Debojyoti Das

Debojyoti Das, one of the parents, works as a creative problem solver at Google Cloud. He was on the board of the advisory committee of Shumpun from 2020, and from July 2022, he has started working as joint Secretary.

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open iconWhat is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disorders that are neurological in origin and cause social, communication and behavioural challenges.ASD is the third most common developmental disorder. It is mainly characterized by impaired social interaction and communication and the presence of repetitive behaviours or restricted interests. Children with ASD may also have their sensory sensitivity affected i.e, they may be under or over sensitive to certain senses (eg. loud noises, certain fabrics etc).
close iconWhat are the signs of ASD?
Any child in the autism spectrum will have difficulties in three main areas: Social interaction (difficulty in building relationships, etc) Social communication (difficulty in verbal/non-verbal communication, for instance body language, gestures, etc) Social imagination (difficulty in flexibility of thought, organizing, etc)There may also be problems with development of motor skills and the presence of unusual repetitive behaviors such as hand flapping, rocking, etc.
close iconHow is ASD identified?
There is no single medical or genetic test to identify ASD. However professionals may carry out an evaluation or assessment using diagnostic tools such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) or Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R) to identify ASD. The child will be evaluated across a range of skill development, including communication, social, motor and cognitive development.In some cases, the child may shows signs of autism early as 8 months. Many children with ASD may also have another medical or psychiatric conditions and this is referred to as comorbidity. Conditions that are commonly comorbid with autism are ADHD, anxiety, depression, sensory sensitivities, Intellectual Disability (ID), Tourette’s syndrome and a differential diagnosis is done to rule them out.
close iconWhat causes ASD?
Experts are still trying to find the exact cause of autism but research indicates that it may be caused by a combination of genetic, biological and environmental factors.
close iconWhat are some unique strengths of children with ASD?
Children with autism have trouble in relating and interacting with the world around them. However they may also possess unique strengths which may help them thrive in their chosen careers later on. Some areas in which children with autism commonly have average or above average skills are: *Specialist knowledge in a particular area *Good visual and spatial memory *Methodical and organized *Ability to understand abstract concepts

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