About Us
our mission
Our mission is to ensure that students are provided the necessary skills in order to function efficiently and reach their maximum potential.
Our Goals Are
- To provide affordable, convenient, dependable services in an ethical fashion.
- To create a setting for social, cognitive, and physical development
- To create awareness on learning disabilities.
- To provide a nurturing environment
- To provide valuable learning experiences for our students
We train parents as well as educators to help their children and students be effective and independent learners.
We collaborate with professionals to help students, teachers and parents achieve growth and progress throughout their lives .
Our Team
Minaz S. Ajani
Minaz Ajani is an International Brain Gym ® Instructor and Consultant. She takes several Brain Gym ® courses : Brain Gym ® 101, Dominance factor, Double Doodle Play, Hooking up from Head to Toe- Braingym for young ones, Switched on Learning . She is a counsellor, Remedial teacher , F.I.E. /Audiblox and Handwriting without Tears Specialist with 14 years of overall experience.She conducts Educational Assessments as well as workshops for training parents ,teachers and students. She has developed bthe social skills curriculum for Kangaroo kids for Grades 1-12.
Aysel S. Engineer
Aysel S. Engineer is a Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor and Remedial Educator with 15 years of experience in remediation of children across various difficulties, and has been part of an inclusive set up for ten years. She is an English Language expert with a vast experience of using Sound in Syllables methodology in her teaching. Her expertise also extends to working with children from the Autism Spectrum Disorder on an individual basis; and she is able to communicate with hearing impaired individuals using the Indian Sign Language. She is also a Hanen Early Communication Professional and is currently handling assessments at LTMG Hospital (Sion) on a bi-weekly basis.
Together Aysel and her partner Minaz, have 25 years of combined experience and have started 'Leap Ahead Assessment and Learning Centre' which caters to a population requiring services in the field of Special Education and support. They have on their panel, a team of experts in related fields. Along with direct intervention, Aysel is also involved with training professionals and conducting awareness workshops for teachers, parents and other care givers working in the field.
Vanashree D More
Dr. Vanashree D More is an Occupational Therapist practicing since last 14 years. She has done her Bachelors of Science Occupational Therapy (Mumbai University). She is a skilled therapist in assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementing of therapy programs for children with Sensory Processing problems, deficits in concentration, attention span and memory. She is experienced in dealing with children with Autism, ADD/HD, Learning Disability, behaviour problems, Developmental Disabilities as well as the Mentally Challenged. She is experienced in providing classroom strategies to teachers to enhance learning and designs home-based therapy programs for clients.
Vidhi Bhagat
Ms. Vidhi Bhagat is a licensed audiologist and speech pathologist. She has been certified by the RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) and is an ISHA (Indian Speech and Hearing Association) registered practioner. Her training and experience in various medical settings across Mumbai have equipped her with the necessary skills and proficiency to cater to a wide variety of hearing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
Anvitaa Marfatia
Anvitaa Marfatia graduated from AYJNIHH, Mumbai in 2016 and has one and a half years of work experience. She has clinical experience of working with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders , across the spectrum and lifespan. Anvitaa is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She has been a trainee at multi-speciality hospitals and private practices. She is currently working with Leap Ahead Assessment & Learning Centre, KJ Somaiya Hospital, is an Assistant SLP at Speech-Dysphagia-Language Clinic and a volunteer at the Akanksha Foundation. She has also started a blog "The Speech Lab" on WordPress.com.
Anuja Vakil
Anuja Vakil has a BA in Psychology. She is a Special Educator with Diploma in teaching the mentally challenged from Dilkhush Special School, Juhu. She also has a certification in Early Childhood Care and Inclusive Education from Adapt and Helen O’Grady.
Experienced in working with children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD & Autism using Brain Gym, Audiblox & Handwriting without Tears programs.
Harshada Pathare
Harshada Pathare is a Language Teacher. She has completed her BA in Geography from Mumbai University and a Certificate course in Counselling Psychology from University of South Africa. She is a qualified FIE tutor. She has experience of more then 4 yrs with Maharashtra Dyslexia Association. She is also a NIOS tutor.
Sneha Pereira
Sneha Pereira has completed her Masters In Applied Psychology from the University Of Mumbai, A Post Graduate Diploma In Counseling Psychology from The Xavier’s Institute Of Counseling Psychology. She is also trained in Metaphor Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. She is committed in delivering quality knowledge to her students and guiding them in making informed career choices.
Shantal Cardo
Shantal Cardo is a Counselling Psychologist. She graduated from St. Xavier’s College and has a Masters in Counselling Psychology from University of Mumbai. She has a P.G. Diploma from Xavier’s Institute of of Counselling Psychology. Shantal has experience in counseling students between the age groups-3 –20 years. Besides her work at Leap Ahead Assessment & Learning Centre, she is attached to multiple schools as a school counselor.
Parul Dewal-Hande
Parul Dewal-Hande has completed her Master's degree in Industrial Psychology from SNDT, Churchgate. She has also completed a diploma in Counselling Psychology from Xavier's Institiute of Counselling Psychology. She is a specialised Art Based Therapy practitioner from WCCL, Pune. Parul has expertise in working with children and adolescents. She has prior experience of working as a child therapist at Balananad, an oprhanage in Chembur and college counsellor at SPN Doshi College, Ghatkopar. Currently she works as an ABT practitioner at Leap Ahead and also has her private practice in Mahim.
Sadaf Shaikh
Sadaf Shaikh has completed her BA in Sociology, and PGDP in Shadow Teaching. She is a Hindi, Math and handwriting Remedial teacher. Her aim is to assist children with learning differences and empower them.
Reema Virani
Reema Virani is an Industrial Psychologist and Life skills trainer. She is currently working at Lexicon Global School as a counselor and life skills educator.
Besides this she has also recently started her own label of personality development workshops called 'Excel' and conducts workshops at Leap Ahead for children between 10-16 years.