ARSHIA VIJ

• Planned and managed the academic schedule and course flow for the Advanced Diploma program, ensuring alignment with curriculum.
• Coordinated with subject matter experts to design a comprehensive timetable, planned sessions aligned with curriculum goals, and scheduled resource persons for timely delivery.
• Designed and supervised practical learning opportunities for students through fieldwork tasks, assignments, and workshops—to reinforce curriculum content and build applied clinical skills.
• Delivered lectures on assigned papers and conducted clinical skill workshops for diploma students.
• Provided regular supervision and individualized feedback on student fieldwork and clinical documentation.
• Designed and evaluated academic assignments, including setting and grading test papers.
• Supported students’ professional development by addressing concerns and facilitating grievance redressal.
• Maintained detailed records of student needs, performance, strengths and concerns to track progress and support comprehensive evaluation.
• Oversaw the functioning of the Child Guidance Centre alongside academic duties.
• Conducted weekly assessment and intervention sessions with children and families, maintaining direct clinical engagement.
• Prepared comprehensive clinical case reports — compiled multidisciplinary assessment findings for parents and professionals involved in the child's care.
• Facilitated daily meetings with clinic professionals to collaboratively plan assessments and interventions.
• Monitored clinic operations in line with ISO standards, ensuring adherence to quality protocols.

• Conducted various assessment processes including case history interviews, play observations, adaptive behaviour assessments, academic skills assessments, and personality assessments etc.
• Conducted parent counseling sessions to psycho-educate around neurodevelopmental conditions, address paranormative concerns, and guide support strategies.
• Designed and conducted tailored child-directed and parent-directed interventions.
• Prepared comprehensive clinical case reports compiling multidisciplinary findings for parents and stakeholders.
• Functioned as a case manager within a multidisciplinary team and coordinated with part-time professionals for clinical planning.
• Developmentally monitored playschoolers at the Child Care Centre; guided parents on age-appropriate stimulation, conducted tailored parent workshops, and provided clinical assessments and interventions for at-risk children as part of the Child Guidance Centre’s outreach.
• Assisted in the renovation planning of the Child Guidance Centre in collaboration with my mentor and the NBCC team — contributed to designing developmentally appropriate clinic, play, and therapy spaces, and facilitated the procurement of essential play, assessment, and therapeutic materials through need identification and requisition management.
• Mentored students of the Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance & Counseling in clinical assessment and intervention.
• Reviewed and evaluated student clinical reports and test papers.
• Also served as Fieldwork Supervisor (2021–22 batch) for diploma students.
• Equipped interns with practical case management skills and clinical protocols.
• Designed and delivered training sessions as part of institutional training programmes on topics such as developmental stimulation, developmental value of play, and early childhood care and education etc. for functionaries from NGOs, Anganwadis, and Child Care Institutions.

The COVID-19 lockdown deeply disrupted the lives of families with children with special needs, limiting access to critical support systems. In response, I began offering pro bono counseling services after completing my Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counseling from NIPCCD. I supported children with neurodevelopmental concerns through online play-based therapy and provided parental guidance using PCIT-informed approaches. With some families being referred through NIPCCD clinics itself, I remained consistently connected to my alma mater too. I continue to offer such support on a need-based basis alongside my professional practice.