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I heard this story from a teacher. "It was a regular afternoon and I was working with a group of students when I noticed one child who seemed different from the rest. He was bright and full of energy, but he struggled to keep up with the tasks. It wasn't just that he was distracted—there was something deeper at play. His handwriting was unusually messy, he frequently misinterpreted instructions, and he seemed to withdraw during group activities.
I remember feeling unsure at first, wondering if I was reading too much into it. But as the days passed, I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right. At that point, I decided to speak with a colleague who had experience working with children with differential needs. During our conversation, she mentioned the importance of using a checklist to spot the early signs of special needs, given by her school counsellor. She suggested a simple yet effective approach: a checklist of behaviours and patterns that could help identify whether a child might need additional support.
That's when the idea hit me—why wasn't I using a checklist to observe and identify these signs sooner? The more I thought about it, the more I realized that having a clear, structured way to assess each child's needs could be incredibly valuable. It wasn't just about noticing the struggles; it was about recognizing the early signs so that the right support could be offered before things got too overwhelming for the child."
This story took me back to my early days joining as a school counsellor, when teachers approached me, struggling to address the needs of a few children, it sparked the realization of how important it is to empower them with the right tools to support their learners. Not just for a few, but for educators nationwide. This is where the idea of Prashast takes root.
PRASHAST stands for Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. It is divided into two parts:
PRASHAST covers all 21 disability conditions under the RPwD Act, 2016, including autism, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, speech and hearing impairments, and more.
The checklist is supported by an easy-to-use Android mobile application that allows schools to:
With everything digitized, educators can track flagged students and support them through structured referrals, which may eventually help them avail CBSE board exam concessions such as scribes, extra time, subject exemptions, and use of assistive devices—when backed by official certification.
As part of our broader commitment to inclusive education, the Delhi Public and Pallavi Group of Schools has actively rolled out training workshops on the PRASHAST checklist across multiple campuses.
A notable session was recently conducted at Pallavi International School, Bachupally, welcoming educators from several schools—including institutions beyond DPGOS. This was the first offline knowledge sharing session under the wellness hub and spoke model of CBSE. The training was facilitated by our expert team Ms. Triveni Varakala(CBSE Master Trainer), Ms. Sakunthala(Special Educator), Ms. Drishya(an expert from the field of neuroscience).
PRASHAST is not just a checklist—it's a mindset shift. It empowers educators to act early, act professionally, and act compassionately. For school leaders and teachers alike, this tool provides a clear, actionable path toward identifying and supporting every learner—especially those who might otherwise be overlooked.
Triveni Varakala
School counsellor, Pallavi International School, Bachupally