Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Languages
Fellowships And Recognition
Creative And Spiritual Interests
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Archana Pandey

Archana Pandey

Founder and Lead Specialist in Pediatric Therapeutic Play and Autism Interventions
Lucknow,UP

Summary

Experienced mental health leader specializing in autism and neurodiversity interventions. Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, therapeutic play, and sensory integration techniques for children with special needs. Co-founded Sarya, India's culturally adapted ADL training app. Salzburg Global Fellow dedicated to advancing inclusive education, technology-driven developmental solutions, and family-centered therapy approaches.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4052
4052
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Founder

Aaryavart Centre for Autism and Special Needs Foundation
06.2017 - Current
  • Developed evidence-based, individualized therapeutic programs for children with autism and developmental delays.
  • Specialized in play-based therapy, CBT techniques, and sensory integration modules.
  • Led a multi-specialist team and oversaw training programs for parents and educators.
  • Initiated inclusive school partnerships and early screening awareness campaigns.

Co-Founder

Sarya - ADL Training App for Children with Special Needs
01.2024 - Current
  • Conceptualized and developed India's first app focused on ADL training for neurodiverse children.
  • Integrated gamified, regional-language modules rooted in Indian culture.
  • Designed emotion recognition and feedback-based learning paths.
  • Oversaw product testing, therapist onboarding, and user-parent engagement strategy.

Education

Master's - Psychology

IGNOU

Social Pedagogy - undefined

European Applied Program

PG Diploma - Music Therapy

Chennai School of Music Therapy
04-2023

Diploma - Child Psychology

Bachelor's - Commerce

DDU GKP University

Skills

Autism & ADHD Intervention

Timeline

Co-Founder

Sarya - ADL Training App for Children with Special Needs
01.2024 - Current

Founder

Aaryavart Centre for Autism and Special Needs Foundation
06.2017 - Current

Social Pedagogy - undefined

European Applied Program

Diploma - Child Psychology

Bachelor's - Commerce

DDU GKP University

Master's - Psychology

IGNOU

PG Diploma - Music Therapy

Chennai School of Music Therapy

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Fellowships And Recognition

  • Fellow- Salzburg Global
  • Mrs. Vogue Star India, VogueStar Horizons Pvt Ltd, 2023
  • Most Influential Woman in City, Saras Sensory Store Pvt Ltd, 2023
  • Excellence in neurodiversity award by Pippi Fun Zone.

Creative And Spiritual Interests

  • Graphology & Handwriting Analysis
  • Bhav Sangeet & Songwriting
  • Intuitive Tarot & Energy Healing
  • Chakra Work & Theta Meditation
Archana PandeyFounder and Lead Specialist in Pediatric Therapeutic Play and Autism Interventions