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  • IAC Talks on Organisational Behaviour at IIM Lucknow – India Autism Center

    IAC Talks on Organisational Behaviour at IIM Lucknow – India Autism Center

    40% of neurodivergent adults don’t get jobs.But multiple companies like IBM, Microsoft, Google, etc have reported that hiring neurodivergent individuals has helped them. Their unique perspectives have improved the company’s problem-solving abilities.

    04 DEC 2024 5 MIN READ

  • Close to 60-70 million people in India experience mental health challenges.

    Close to 60-70 million people in India experience mental health challenges.

    We need to focus on ability, not disability.  With this core principle in mind, we at IAC were delighted to host a sensory assessment workshop recently, with Dr. Teresa Tavassoli.

    04 DEC 2024 4 MIN READ

  • Understanding Sensory Integration Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Understanding Sensory Integration Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Sensory integration therapy (SIT) is a supportive approach to autism care. It plays an integral role in developing an autistic individual’s motor, adaptive, and cognitive skills and helps them build social-emotional relationships.

    25 NOV 2024 4 MIN READ

  • Bilingualism and Autism: Benefits, Challenges and Language Development

    Bilingualism and Autism: Benefits, Challenges and Language Development

    Almost 40% of India’s population is bilingual. This number is not surprising considering how diverse India is and how she boasts 22 official languages. In this environment, kids may be exposed to two or more languages as they learn how to converse. If you’re the parent of an autistic child, don’t worry; be rest assured…

    25 NOV 2024 5 MIN READ

  • Understanding the Brain-Gut Axis: Its Role In Autism

    Understanding the Brain-Gut Axis: Its Role In Autism

    Is your stomach your second brain? Let’s find out -Up to 70% of children with ASD have impaired gastrointestinal function (Gondalia, 2012)!

    25 NOV 2024 5 MIN READ

  • Why Autism Training is Important for Educators

    Why Autism Training is Important for Educators

    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…

    25 NOV 2024 5 MIN READ

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