Sibtain is a differently-abled artist, who has participated in several exhibitions across Pakistan and the United States. Milestone was proud to host a prodigy like him for a few years, a forum where the artist in him found an outlet for his innermost thoughts and expression of self.
His diagnosis of intellectual disability has resulted in him being largely nonverbal; however, Sibtain communicates his thoughts and emotions with the world around him through his artistic endeavors.
Every color, line, and shape in his artwork is a glimpse of how he experiences and sees the world. The extreme attention to detail common in people diagnosed with (ASD)
Age:21-year
Diagnosis:( ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mohd Aly, has been a student of Milestone for 9 years, an intelligent, friendly, and extremely sociable young boy who has been in the frontline ever since. Despite his physical delays, nothing impedes his resolve and his zest to move ahead. He has always been a great enthusiast of curricular and co-curricular learning therefore; he was greatly facilitated at Milestone. The Center played a crucial part in building his confidence and independence in all areas of learning, as an integral strategy of therapeutic intervention. Aly has an innate ability to work with gadgets like laptops, desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. He operates two YouTube channels which are solely based on cricket games as cricket is Aly’s passion. He, therefore, plays on the online gaming platform, which is monitored by his parents; consequently, he has also learned the procedure of recording and uploading different games on YouTube. Additionally, he does online tutorials on how to play online cricket games.
Age:17 years
Diagnosis:(Cerebral Palsy)
Right from the beginning, Madiha underwent an early intervention program with special educationists. She began to develop artistically and was encouraged to embrace her innate artistic talent from a young age. She began her journey by meticulously creating geometric patterns, a medium that soon transformed into miniaturist abstraction. She designed stationery for Human Rights Education Program (HREP) (UNHCR) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees & (CMPHR) Children’s Museum for Peace and Human Rights at 18. She began her professional career at Milestone Charitable Trust, as an Art resource, thus dealing with a small group of children with Down syndrome, and became instrumental in being an agent of change.
First solo exhibit of her Art work was held in the years 2011 and in 2012 at gallery KOEL, furthermore a group exhibit in 2014 at MICA gallery (Museum for Islamic & Contemporary Art) London and at Getz Pharma in 2015.
Diagnosis:( Down Syndrome )
As a little girl, Unsa embarked on her career at Milestone Charitable Trust as a student with unique qualities of social demeanor and awareness of self and the environment. Her strengths as a student got nurtured while being a student of a structured program that catered to her curricular & co-curricular needs based on her individualized plan. Right from the beginning she was responsive to learning and displayed qualities of communication skills that slowly and gradually paved her path for a position as an effective classroom resource. There was no looking back, kudos to Unsa who is now in the sixth year of her employment as a classroom facilitator/ helper.
Diagnosis:( Down Syndrome )
Since the time Noman joined Milestone Charitable Trust, his inclination towards creativity was identified and hence nurtured by offering him an opportunity to express his innermost feelings and thoughts as a tool of communication. Noman has immense talent that needs recognition and appreciation, hence keeping this in mind a humble effort of compiling his artwork depicting his skill and talent was put together. This breakthrough will hopefully take him a long way.
Diagnosis:(ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Initially, Zahra was going to an inclusive school with a remedial teacher; we realized she was a misfit there. We tried several schools that catered to children with special needs. We noticed that she didn’t feel happy when she came home until we enrolled her in Milestone Charitable Trust. Our daughter is always happy to go to school and smiles when we pick her up. Zahra enjoys school very much. We attribute this to the exemplary teaching and community feel of the school.
Every teacher and faculty we’ve come across is incredibly helpful and full of warmth. They understand the needs of special children and are passionate about seeing their students succeed; they are dedicated and committed to their service and feel honored in sharing moments of pride.
Maria Yasir
Zahra Fatima’s mom
Milestone is an organization where harmony, love and care and friendliness prevails as a landmark trait. I’ve been affiliated with this institute for the past 15 years, where I was made to believe that hurdles and hardships can be overcome with resilience and consistency of action. My son John diagnosed with (CP) Cerebral Palsy responded well to the tailor-made structured Program that focused on all areas of development whilst highlighting his strengths and innate abilities. With conviction, I can say that John is where he is today because of Milestone Charitable Trust, and continues to progress despite the challenges and impediments.
I pray to God for his blessings upon the students and staff and for the legacy of Milestone to continue.
Salma Ashfaq
John Ibrahim’s mom
As per my experience of 18 years with Milestone, it has been a fantastic school. The teachers are professional, caring, and well-organized. Ms. Fauzia Hussain (admin) in particular has pioneered not just a school but a community where you can trust your child to grow and learn.
They provide personal care to your child in small structured classrooms, to suit a child's needs with therapeutic intervention, such as speech and language, occupational, physical, behavioral, and sports activities.
Gulshan Talpur
Ahmed Talpur’s mom
Milestone has been an integral part of my son's life for many years. For him it is more than a school, it has become a virtual cornerstone of his everyday existence. While he has travelled extensively and been away for long spells, Milestone has been the one absolute thing he looks forward to getting back to. It is there he finds acceptance, unconditional love, and camaraderie. All those who work with him are extremely cooperative, open to suggestions, and willing to go the extra mile. Milestone is one of those unrecognized gems which I hope to endure.
S. Mustafa Khan
Meikael Mustafa's mom
In Aly’s journey of discovering his innate ability, Milestone Charitable Trust has played a crucial part and helped him build confidence and his social skills. The supportive faculty have always been in close association with us and worked as a team to come up with plans best suited for Aly.
"Let’s create an everlasting effect of Compassion...Since a drop in the ocean, however small, creates a ripple, which has a potential of a huge wave"!!!
Fatima Fazal
Mohd Aly’s mom
Initially, Zahra was going to an inclusive school with a remedial teacher; we realized she was a misfit there. We tried several schools that cater to children with special needs. We noticed that she didn’t feel happy when she came home until we admitted her to Milestone Charitable Trust. Our daughter is always happy to go to school and smiles when we pick her up. Zahra enjoys school very much. We attribute this to the exemplary teaching and community feel of the school.
Every teacher and faculty we’ve come across is incredibly helpful and full of warmth. They understand the needs of special children and are passionate about seeing their students succeed; they are dedicated and committed to their service and feel honored in sharing moments of pride.
Maria Yasir (Parent of Zahra)
Milestone is an organization where harmony loves ‘n’ care and friendliness prevail as landmark trait. I’ve been affiliated with this institute for the past 15 years, where I was made to believe that hurdles and hardships can be overcome with resilience and consistency of action. My son John diagnosed with (CP) Cerebral Palsy responded well to the tailor-made structural Program that focused on all areas of development whilst highlighting his strengths and innate abilities. With conviction, I can say that John is where he is today because of Milestone Charitable Trust, and continues to progress despite the challenges and impediments.
I pray to God for his blessings upon the students and staff and for the legacy of Milestone to continue.
Salma Ashfaq (parent of John Ibrahim)
My experience Milestones is a fantastic school for the last 18 years. The teachers are professional, caring, and well-organized. Fauzia (admin) in particular has pioneered not just a school but a community where you can trust your children to grow and learn.
They provide personal care to your child with small teacher/classroom-to-student needs The school is equipped with several facilities to suit a child's needs with various therapies such as speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and sports activities
Gulshan Talpur (parent of Ahmed Talpur)
Milestones have been an integral part of my son's life for many years. For him it is more than a school, it has become a virtual cornerstone of his everyday existence. While he has traveled extensively and been away for long spells, Milestones have been the one absolute thing he looks forward to getting back to. It is there he finds acceptance, unconditional love, and camaraderie. All those who work with him are extremely cooperative, open to suggestions, and willing to go the extra mile. Milestones are one of those unrecognized gems which I hope to endure.
--- S. Mustafa Khan
Aly’s journey of discovering his innate ability at Milestone Charitable Trust has played a crucial part and helped him build confidence and his social skills. The supportive faculty have always been in close association with us and worked as a team to come up with plans best suited for Aly.
Parents of Aly
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