Research Interest(s):

• The transition of Persons with Intellectual Disability from School to work.
• Self-determination among Individuals with Intellectual Disability.
• Psychosocial Aspects of Teachers/Parents/Children with Intellectual Disability.
• Qualitative Research in the field of Disability Rehabilitation.
• Community Outreach Programs for Persons with Intellectual Disability.
• Sex Education and Sexuality among Persons with Intellectual Disability.
• Quality of Life of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disability.

Candidates Currently Enrolled

M.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

• Akshay Sharma on the topic “Quality of Life, Personality Traits and Coping among Parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disability” under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Khatak Shrey on the topic “Relationship Between Personality Traits and Teaching Style Among General and Special Educators: A Comparative Study” under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.

MA (Psychology)

• Ms. Artika Saini on the topic “A Study on Self-Concept, Study Habits and Achievement Motivation of Secondary School Students” during the year 2019-21 under the School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India.

Completed/Submitted Research Guidance

M.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

• Ms. Parwinder Kaur on the topic “Effect of negative reinforcement on the management of problem behaviour among students with an intellectual disability” during the year 2015-16 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Rajni Bala on the topic “Effect of visual activity schedule on developing non-fire cooking skills among female with intellectual disability” during the year 2015-16 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Vivek Sood on the topic “Effect of bocce on developing eye-hand co-ordination among individuals with intellectual disability” during the year 2016-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Rupali Jain on the topic “Job satisfaction and emotional intelligence among general and special educators An Analysis” during the year 2015-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Pankaj Kumar on the topic “Self-Concept among B.Ed general and special education (MR) teacher trainees: A Comparison” during the year 2015-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Sarbveer Kaur on the topic “Attitude of special educators towards information technology” during the year 2015-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Mayank Sharma on the topic “Perspective of pre-service teachers towards individuals with intellectual disabilities” during the year 2015-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Amarjot Kaur on the topic “Prevalence of ADHD among individuals with intellectual disability study at GRIID Chandigarh” during the year 2015-17 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Ravinder Saini on the topic “Awareness towards Sexual Health Education among Parents of Individuals with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2016-18 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Rajneesh on the topic “Emotional Behavioural Problems and Intelligence Quotient among Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Exploring Correlation” during the year 2016-18 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Mr. Manoj Kumar on the topic “Emotional Maturity and Academic Achievement among Student of B. Ed. General and Special Education” during the year 2017-19 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Kumari Mamta on the topic “Effect of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support on Developing Social Skills among Individuals with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2018-20 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Preeti Kumari on the topic “Effect of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support on Developing Social Skills among Individuals with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2018-20 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.
• Ms. Seema on the topic “Relationship Between Creativity and Intelligence among Individuals with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2018-20 under the department of special education (intellectual disability) Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India.

M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology)

• Ms. Amandeep Kaur on the topic “To Study the Lived Experiences of Persons with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2017-19 under the Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, (GMCH), Chandigarh, India.

MD (Psychiatry)

• Dr. Shyla Dhiman on the topic “Extent, Pattern and Management of Emotional and Behavioural Problems among Children with Intellectual Disability” during the year 2018-20 under the Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, (GMCH), Chandigarh, India.

MDS (Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

• Dr. Prasoon Lata Singh on the topic “Evaluation of oral health status and treatment needs of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) attending special schools and Day Care Centers in Chandigarh (UT)” under Unit of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.