Dr. P.S.Sukumaran

	Dr. P.S.Sukumaran
Designation and Address	Professor       School of Behavioural Sciences Mahatma Gandhi University priyadarsini hills P.O Kottayam ,Kerala 686560. Email: pssmgu@gmail.com   Phone (Mobile): 9495684883
Permanent Address	Ponath House,Arpookara East P.O., Kottayam – 686008       Phone (Residence): 0481-2596661.
Age and Date of birth	56 years, 28 – 05 – 1963
Educational Qualification	M.A, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Topic of Doctoral Research	Parental Involvement in the Education of Mentally Handicapped Children
Area of Specialisation	Special Education (Education of Children with  Intellectual Disability)
Areas of Research	Intellectual Disability, Special Education, and Scholastic Backwardness.
Teaching Experience	29 years as on 12- 12- 2019

Research Supervision

List Publications (Recent)

1.  Teacher and Parent Perception of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disability. Ambady, K. G., Sandhya Govindan, Jenny Root, & P. S. Sukumaran. (2019). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 63, 7, 804. Online ISSN: 1365-2788. Impact Factor: 1.941.
2. Teacher’s Perspectives on Differentiated Instruction on Students with Intellectual Disability in Inclusive Classroom. Ambady, K. G., Sherly Mathew, Jenny Root, & P. S. Sukumaran. (2019). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 63, 7, 764.Online ISSN: 1365-2788. Impact Factor: 1.941.
3. S. Sukumaran. (2019). Review of Disability and Rehabilitation. Book of Abstracts. Proceedings of National Seminar on Disability and Rehabilitation. Published by SnehaSadan College of Special Education, Angamaly. pp. 29-30.
4. Aby Daniel, A., & P. S. Sukumaran (2019). A Study on the Importance of Parent Child Relationship in Early Developmental Stages of Children with and without Specific Learning Disabilities. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJAR), 6, 2, 997-1006.P- ISSN 2349-5138. E-ISSN 23481269. UGC Approved (Journal No. 43602) & 5.75 Impact Factor.
5. Rohini U.K. Nair & P. S. Sukumaran.(2018). Development and Standardization of Cognitive Function Assessment Test (CFAT) for Children with Intellectual Disability. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 05, 04, 730-736.
6. Rohini U.K. Nair & P. S. Sukumaran. (2018). Development and Standardization of a Scale for the Assessment of Teacher’s Perception on Cognitive Functioning of Children (PASCFID) with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disability. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 05, 04(V), 82-85.
7. S. Sukumaran (2018). Basic Concepts of Statistical Inference. Research Trends in Undergraduate Courses. In Sindhya V. (Ed.). (2018).Proceedings of National Seminar on Research in Undergraduate Courses: Trends and Practices. Department of Education, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 14-19. ISBN 978-93-5346-705-0.
8. Mini Mathew & P. S. Sukumaran (2018). Functional Abilities of Adults with Intellectual Disability. Disabilities and Impairments, 32 (1), 63-75. ISSN: 0970 356X.
9. S. Sukumaran & Shimmy Rosy P. A. (2018). Attitude of Parents of Persons with Intellectual Disability towards Rehabilitation Programmes. Avila Journal of Educational Research, VII, 1, 1- 8. ISSN 2320-0707.
10. VarshaVidyadharan, Teena Mary Joy, & Sukumaran, P. S. (2016). Clinical Profile of Children with Intellectual Developmental Disorder: Institution Based Cross Sectional Study. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 4(81), 84-96.
11. Mini Mathew and Sukumaran, P.S. (2016). Work related skills of adults with mild intellectual disability. Disabilities and Impairments, 30(1), 21-27.
12. Simili P. Chacko& Sukumaran, P.S. (2016).Satisfaction and Problems of Special Teachers in Teaching Children with Autism, Mental retardation and Multiple Disabilities. Mahatma Gandhi University Research E Journal.
13. Mary, P.V. (Sr. Glory), & Sukumaran, P.S. (2015). Effect of Literacy Rich Approach in the Generalizations and Maintenance of Vocabulary Skills in Children with Intellectual Disability. Journal of Disability Management and Special Education, 5(1), 34-41.
14. Simili P. Chacko& Sukumaran, P.S. (2015). Attitude of Parents of Persons with Mental Retardation towards Community Based Rehabilitation Programme. Conflux Journal of Education 2(10), 8-15.

Book   :  Parental Involvement in the Education of Mentally Handicapped Children.

• Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi.  Published in 2000.
• Ist Reprint of the Book was published in 2003.
• IInd Reprint of the Book was published in 2010.
• IIIrd Reprint of the Book was published in 2015.
• Published 60 research papers and 7 general articles.
• Presented several papers in various national and international seminars.

Innovations / Constructions in Teaching.

1.Actively involved in designing the curricula and commencement of the following programmes in the University

B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation).

B.Ed. Special Education (Learning Disability).

M.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation).

M.Phil. Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences

M.Sc. Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences

2.Developed functional skill in the application of SPSS in data analysis and guiding M.Sc, M.Phil. and Ph.D. students in statistical analysis of research data.

3.Developed and implemented the practice of teaching Research Methodology and Statistics as two separate courses for all the Post Graduate programmes of the School.

Participation in Corporate Life

1. Dean, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University(2012 – 2014).
2. Member, Academic Council, Mahatma Gandhi University.
3. Member, Board of Studies, School of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University.
4. Resource person for the various seminars and extension activities of   State Institute for the Mentally Challenged. Thiruvananthapuram.
5. Resource person, Academic Staff College, University of Kerala,  Kariavattom,Thiruvananthapuram.
6. Resource person, State Resource Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.
7. Chairman, Board of Examiners, B. Ed. and M.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation),Mahatma Gandhi University.
8. Convenor, Core Committee, B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation), Mahatma Gandhi University.
9. Convenor, Core Committee, M.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation), Mahatma Gandhi
10. Member, Advisory Board, Kerala Mandabudhi Kshemasamithi, Kottayam – a voluntary organisation for the welfare of persons with mental retardation.