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It is estimated that 1 in 68 children in India are on the spectrum. The number of children with autism is on the rise, with the number of children with disabilities reaching around 79 lakh, according to a UNESCO report of 2019. Considering this, it is unfortunate that there are only 1.2 lakh special education…

Introduction On September 28, 2024, the India Autism Center (IAC) and ASMC held a workshop led by Dr. Nandini Mundkur. She is a renowned developmental paediatrician. Dr. Mundkur discussed brain development and early diagnosis. She focused on how parents and professionals can boost children’s growth before school. Who is Dr. Nandini Mundkur? Dr. Nandini Mundkur…

The most important qualities a special educational teacher can bring to the table are – heart and authenticity. Having said that, we cannot stop there. There are other qualities and skills that you need to gain, if you aspire to become an autism therapist. You need to enrol in a top-notch academy, in order to…

Have you ever asked your child to put away their toys, only to find them forgetting halfway through? For many parents of autistic children, memory difficulties can be a daily challenge. The relationship between autism and memory is a particularly troubled one. Research on autism spectrum disorders and their link to memory functions is ongoing. Even though…

In England, autism diagnoses went up 787% between 1998-2018. Researchers found the increase in the number of diagnoses was highest in the 19+ age group. This shows that destigmatisation, awareness, and better diagnoses have helped adults with autism. They now have a better quality of life. Unfortunately, there is little to no data available on…

Dr. Gita Srikanth led a wonderful session on understanding and managing challenging behaviours for children with autism on 22/8/24. She explained the signs and symptoms of ASD very simply, using real examples. She further emphasised that understanding the functions of behaviour is crucial for effectively addressing and managing behaviours. Behaviour functions refer to the purpose or reasons…