Meet the Staff

Pratik Lokhare

Music Therapist

I find teaching energizing and intellectually stimulating, especially in view of the steep challenges that music therapy now presents. While I teach my students to be excellent performers, I also strongly believe that music positively influences self-esteem, communication skills, stress management and creativity for their whole life. There is music in every child; the teacher's job is to find it and nurture it. I always wanted to do something which will connect me to my inner soul and exactly that is what DAWN gives me. It's been 9 years that I am working here — an unforgettable journey. I'll always try to use my skills for my students.

Dr. Sonali Ingale

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

I am a compassionate occupational therapist with experience in the treatment of Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorders, fine motor and mental disorders, feeding issues and developmental delays. I have had the opportunity to work with the Indian Army. I have helped many children have a healthier lifestyle, provided sensory integration treatment and also excel in counselling parents, evaluating patients and interpreting evaluation findings to frame treatment plans and goals. The duties of an occupational therapist are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to both the character of the student and my own.

Priyanshi Shishodia

Special Educator

Teachers who dedicate their lives to helping children with learning, physical and emotional disabilities discover a challenging yet rewarding career. I have chosen this field and have been working in it for the last five years. My experience working with students who have diverse physical, emotional and mental challenges has taught me patience for each child's behavioural and learning abilities. Being a special educator, I try my level best to actively work toward building a rapport with students and cooperative relationships with parents. It is often necessary to serve as an advocate for special needs children with the school, parents, other teachers and caregivers. I work closely with each child and praise them as and when required. A successful educator should offer encouragement when children feel defeated, and celebrate their small achievements as major victories.

Dr. Dhara Panchmatiya (PT)

Pediatric Physiotherapist

I believe that physical activity helps children develop in a range of ways: it improves fitness levels, motor skills, balance and coordination as well as emotional well-being. Hence I always look forward to fun ways to incorporate movement and physical activity in my sessions. I love helping children explore the world with all their strength and abilities. I have experience working with children with different conditions like Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities and sensory processing disorders. I am trained in NDT, Sensory Integration therapy and Behaviour Management, and I use a combination of all these techniques to plan my sessions.

Suhas Shinde

Speech Therapist

Profile coming soon.