Madhuram Narayanan Centre (MNC) hosts annual international conferences focused on Early Intervention for children with Intellectual Disabilities and related conditions, addressing critical issues such as inclusive education. These conferences bring together national and international experts to share insights and best practices. Additionally, the events feature workshops at a national level, promoting interactive learning and fostering dialogue.
2004 - First International Conference
Dates
08 – 11 December 2004
Topic
Early Intervention in Mental Retardation
Chief Guest
Dr A. K. Mukherjee, former Director General Health Services, Government of India and Director General, Indian Spinal Injury Centre, New Delhi
2007 - Second International Conference
Dates
13 – 16 December 2007
Topic
Early Intervention in Mental Retardation
Chief Guest
Mrs. Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan, Honorable Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment
2010 - Third International Conference
Dates
24 – 27 November 2010
Topic
Intervention for Optimization of the Potential for Development towards Inclusion – An Exposition
Chief Guest
Prof. George Baroff, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina, USA
2013 - Fourth International Conference
Dates
20 – 23 November 2013
Topic
Early Intervention for Children with Mental Retardation and Associated Disabilities, Age Group – Birth to 6 Years
Chief Guest
Dr M. Papakumari, Renowned Pediatrician and Psychiatrist
2016 - Fifth International Conference
Dates
17 – 19 November 2016
Topic
Early Intervention in Mental Retardation and Associated Conditions
Chief Guest
Mr. Mohammed Nasimuddin, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu
2019 - Sixth International Conference
Dates
7 – 9 November 2019
Topic
Towards Inclusion: Evidence Based Supportive Practices in Early Intervention
Chief Guest
Dr. Subodh Kumar, Member Secretary of Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi