Wasim Ahmad
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Regional Centre, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID)
Research areas: Social Sciences · Education · Down syndrome and intellectual disability research · Disability Education and Employment · Behavioral and Psychological Studies
0000-0002-2106-7824
About
Dr Wasim Ahmad holds an M.Ed., M.Phil., (Gold Medallist) and PhD in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) besides M. Sc. in Applied Psychology and M.A in Sociology, currently working as Faculty in Special Education (ID) at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Regional Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Dr Ahmad has more than 50 publications in the international and national journals are of repute, and 15 chapters have been edited in the national and international books. Dr Ahmad presented over 80 papers and delivered more than 50 invited talks at international and national seminars and conferences.
Dr Ahmad is one of the editors of the Comprehensive Textbook on Disability (CTD), one of the best textbooks on disability rehabilitation in India.
For his exemplary work, academics and outstanding professional services in disability rehabilitation, he has been honoured with the Late Shri N.D. Diwan Memorial Award 2016, Dr Reeta Peshawaria Award 2017, Dr JK Trivedi Award 2017, Kalyanam Karoti Award 2017, Sarovar Award 2017, Chandigarh State Award 2018, Prof. Puran Singh Award 2018 and Academic Brilliance Award 2019.
Employment
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National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Regional Centre Faculty in Special Education (ID)2025 - Present
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National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) Faculty2024 - Present
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National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Regional Centre Faculty in Special Education2022 - 2024
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Governemnt Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities Assistant Professor2014 - 2022
Education
- 2008 - 2013
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (23)
- Employment of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Save
- Transition of Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities From School to Work Save
- Sensitive Strategies for Promoting Positive Conceptions of Disability Save
- Unveiling Stigma Save
- Digital Literacy Policies Save
- Inclusive Literacy Strategies for Learners With Special Needs Save
- Digital literacy policies: Initiatives for equity and inclusion Save
- Inclusive literacy strategies for learners with special needs: Application of innovative strategies Save
- Artificial Intelligence Save
- Reshaping Special Education Save
- Artificial Intelligence: Solutions in Special Education Save
- Reshaping Special Education: Strategic Use of Artificial Intelligence Save
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice among parents about sex education of their children with intellectual disability Save
- Managing Behavioural Emotional Problems in Inclusive Classrooms and Understanding the Best Practices Save
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice among parents about sex education of their children with intellectual disability Save
- Understanding of Behavioral Problems Among Young Persons with Intellectual Disability: A Self-Report Save
- Awareness among parents of individuals with intellectual disability about sexual health education. Save
- School Readiness Program Save
- Sexuality Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Intellectual Disability: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Save
- Effect of Teacher’s Training on Enhancing Self-Determination among Individuals with Intellectual Disability Save