Taskeen is a comprehensive, long-term educational intervention aimed at building inclusive and emotionally supportive school environments. Grounded in research on child psychology, neurodiversity, and responsive pedagogy, it works to create sustained shifts in classroom mindset and practice through structured training, reflective engagement, and continuous interaction with teachers and students. Instead of operating as a one-time awareness event, Taskeen prioritises depth, continuity, and gradual capacity-building within institutions.
The key components of Taskeen are: 1. Its emphasis on screen, support, and refer. The project introduces simple classroom-based screening tools to help teachers recognise early indicators of learning or behavioural distress. Students who may require additional attention are flagged gently and confidentially, and - where necessary- referred for further professional assessment. Instead of a one-day programme, Taskeen builds capacity over time through repeated engagement, follow-ups, and collaborative problem-solving. The goal is to leave schools with sustainable practices, greater sensitivity, and a concrete system for identifying and supporting students before difficulties escalate.
2. Its forward-facing policy vision. In collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Peace and Justice, the project plans to channel insights from school screenings, session feedback, and field observations into a structured policy proposal advocating for institutional mechanisms that better support neurodiverse learners. The aim is to transform classroom experiences into policy-relevant evidence, enabling educational bodies to adopt clearer guidelines, resources, and protocols for early identification and inclusive response. Through this partnership, Taskeen aspires not only to intervene at the school level but to help shape how the broader system accommodates diverse learning needs.