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A community of 750+ parent members and around 200 professional members across India — sharing resources, knowledge, and lived experience to navigate autism together.
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Health Insurance for Children with Autism in India
For many families of children with autism, health insurance becomes one of the most confusing and emotionally stressful areas to navigate. Parents often discover gaps in coverage…
Read more →Driving Impact Beyond the Agenda: Workshop on Letter of Intent & Private Trust
The session focused on “Letter of Intent & Private Trust for your Special Need Child”, a critical but often under-addressed domain in disability planning…
Read more →Moments from ASI
Autism is a different way of experiencing the world.
The Autism Society of India is registered under the Karnataka Societies Act – Registration Number BLU-S160-2006-07.
- Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests in children by the age of 3.
- It has a debilitating effect in the areas of communication, socialization, cognition, imagination and intuitive thought, and it severely inhibits a child’s repertoire of interests and social interaction.
- The degree may vary from mild to very severe and is hence it is known as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In the USA it is said to be 1 in 31 (CDC – US), making it the third most prevalent developmental disorder in the world. In India, the prevalence is estimated at 1 in 68 per a 2019 article. Read More →
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Read More About Autism →Communication
Affects verbal and non-verbal communication, language development, and the ability to express needs and feelings.
Socialisation
Difficulty reading social cues, forming relationships, and understanding unspoken social rules.
Sensory Processing
Heightened or reduced sensitivity to sound, touch, light, taste — sensory input can be overwhelming.
Repetitive Behaviour
Preference for routine, repetitive movements, and intense focused interests in specific topics.
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