Dr. Firdos Jahan

Clinical Psychologist

Serving at the District Early Intervention Centre – Centre of Excellence (DEIC-COE). Responsible for psychological assessment and psychotherapy for infants, children, and adolescents with developmental and psychological conditions.

• Administers standardized clinical assessment tools (ISAA, Vineland, BKT, Malin’s, developmental scales) for Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD.
• Parent guidance, psycho-education, and structured behavior modification programs for caregivers.
• Clinical supervisor and rotational mentor for postgraduate interns from the Department of Psychology, AMU.

Pediatric Cardiac Evaluation & Surgery Unit (PCE & CS Unit)

Daily clinical visits (8:00 AM to 9:30 AM) to the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit for perioperative psychological care.

• Pre-surgical anxiety assessment and psychological preparedness for children undergoing cardiac interventions.
• Post-operative trauma management and distress reduction for vulnerable pediatric cardiac patients.
• Critical counseling, reassurance, and emotional coping strategies for parents and primary caregivers during surgical procedures.

Early Intervention Program

Conducted by The Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Program at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY). Advanced clinical immersion into evidence-based early screening, family engagement, and intervention protocols for young children with neurodevelopmental delays.

Language & Literacy Experience for Infants

Specialized program focused on infant language stimulation, caregiver responsiveness, and joint attention mechanics. Certified in OCFS Topic Area 1 and Core Competency Areas 1 & 2 by Brooklyn College Child Care Services.

All-Day ABA Conference

Intensive conference and practical workshop on modern Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), functional communication training, and positive behavior supports for individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

Ph.D. in Mindfulness (Psychology)

Doctoral Dissertation: “Effectiveness of Mindfulness based Stress Reduction program in Alleviation worry & burden of family caregivers of patients with Dementia”

Comprehensive empirical investigation examining how structured 8-week MBSR protocols reduce perceived burden, cognitive worry, and psychological burnout in families caring for dementia patients.

P.G. Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology

Specialized Project: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic & Intervention Framework

Rigorous clinical training under Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) guidelines covering disability assessment, neuropsychological rehabilitation, and assistive behavioral strategies.

M.A. in Psychology

Advanced study of clinical psychology, psychopathology, psychometric evaluation, experimental psychology, and therapeutic interventions.

P.G. Diploma in Guidance & Counseling

Focused on educational guidance, psychometric testing, adolescent mental health, career planning, and counseling techniques.

B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology

Core foundations in cognitive, developmental, social, and abnormal psychology with intensive laboratory practicals.

Senior Secondary & High School

Completed secondary and higher secondary schooling at Zakir Hussain Senior Secondary School, AMU, Aligarh.

Course in Mindfulness

Intensive clinical training under the direct supervision of Prof. M.P. Sharma, Behavior Unit, Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore (560029).

Psychological Rehabilitation Programme

Course in Psychological Rehabilitation at Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.

Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH), Regional Centre, New Delhi. Specialized clinical techniques for motor and developmental rehabilitation.

Assessment of Autism, Learning & Intellectual Disabilities

Psychological assessment and clinical management of intellectual disabilities, autism, and learning disorders at NIMH Regional Centre, New Delhi.

DEIC Manager & Staff Training under RBSK

Regional Health & Family Welfare Centre, Lala Lajpat Rai Medical College & Hospital, Meerut. Conducted by National Health Mission, Govt. of India.

Basic Training under District Early Intervention Centre

Dept. of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of West Bengal DEIC, RBSK-Nodal Centre, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata.

Clinical Supervision of Psychology Interns

• Supervises post-graduate interns from the Department of Psychology, AMU, posted at DEIC for intensive 05-month clinical training in psychological assessment, scoring, and therapy.
• Guides regular 01-month rotational training for university psychology students in developmental diagnostics, case history documentation, and counseling techniques.

Master Trainer for District Medical Officers

Conducted comprehensive training program on “Developmental Assessment and Early Intervention Strategies in Children” for Medical Officers across Aligarh District, standardizing early identification and referral frameworks.

• SAMACHAR PLUS Uttar Pradesh: Expert psychological analysis in “Time Travel” episode (6th June 2018).
• SAMACHAR PLUS Uttar Pradesh: Psychological evaluation in “Encounter” investigative series (21st Feb 2018).
• ZEE Uttar Pradesh Channel: Televised debate on Women’s Freedom, cultural mindset, and domestic equity (30th Dec 2014).
• ZEE SALAM: Expert feature on “Stress among working & non-working women” (19th August 2014).
• ZEE NEWS: Televised analysis on emotional obsessions & psychological issues (8th Feb 2010).

• Hindustan Hindi Times: Expert column on “Budget per mahilaokiraye” (29th Feb 2016).
• Amar Ujala: Youth relationship and emotional resilience column (14th Feb 2014 & 11th Oct 2012).
• Dainik Jagran: Comprehensive guidance column on “Exam Stress and Student Mental Health” (7th June 2011).
• Hindustan Hindi Times: Series on interpersonal communication, family harmony, and women’s empowerment (2010–2011).
• The Sea Express: Technology addiction and lifestyle health feature (6th Feb 2013).