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…

Introduction A study conducted in the US, between 2006-2016, with 4000+ autistic children showed that – only 47% of them had received early autism spectrum treatment. But, early detection and early intervention are important for individuals with autistic spectrum disorder. It has long-term positive effects on them and improves their quality of life. Early interventions…

On Friendship Day this year, we at Indian Autism Center hosted a one-of-a-kind event for the first time at the Rotary Sadan in Kolkata in collaboration with the “Riddhi Society for Remedial and Integrated Education”, the “Pradip Center for Autism Management”, and Shivamandir High School, a government-sponsored Hindi medium school for neurodiverse students. Dil Seh…

Could one evaluation unleash a child’s potential and open doors to a world of endless possibilities? Guided by this motto, our RCI-certified rehabilitation psychologist, Mrs Sarmishtha Bhattacharya, along with her team members Shaireen Ali and Trisha Chakraborty, embarked on a mission at Riddhi Society for Remedial and Integrated Education and Sanchar in Kolkata.  The aim was to continue IAC’s…

wl House, Goa hosted a two-day online workshop on non-conventional therapies, including play therapy, sensory integration therapy, dance and movement therapy, and art therapy, on 7/8/24 and 8/8/24. The sessions integrated both theoretical orientation and practical application. The workshop was customised to cater to the needs of children with NDD (neurodevelopmental disorders) Participants got a…

Kerry Magro very wisely said, “Autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is the tragedy.” India Autism Center was born with the sole purpose of empowering those with autism and their families. Founded in 2019, in Kolkata by Mr. Suresh Somani and his wife Mrs. Namita Somani, parents to an individual with a neurodevelopmental condition, India Autism…