Autism awareness walk organised in Janakpuri

Autism awareness walk was organised yesterday in Janakpuri area to create awareness about autism, which is a neurodevelopment disorder that includes impairments in social interaction and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours. The walk was organised by UDAI Working Together Works, a school for differently-abled children, where 300 students of Shankara School Noida, Amarjyoti, ..

Topics: Autism • Disability • Pervasive developmental disorders • Psychiatric diagnosis • Psychiatry • RTT • World Autism Awareness Day

2019 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)

The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed every year to raise public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a brain disorder that typically affects a person’s ability to communicate with others. It generally begins in childhood and last through adulthood. The day highlights the need to help and improve the quality of ..

Topics: Abnormal psychology • Autism • Autism Speaks • Disability • Outline of autism • Pervasive developmental disorders • Psychiatric diagnosis • Psychiatry • Waad • World Autism Awareness Day

India’s first-ever autism township to come up in West Bengal

The World-class autism township will come up near Kolkata, where children and adults suffering from the developmental disorder can receive training, treatment and boarding facilities. It’s a one-of-its-kind initiative in India and will be built as a joint effort by private firm ‘Ratnabali Group’ & the West Bengal government. The estimated cost for building the ..

Topics: Abnormal psychology • Autism • Organ systems • Pervasive developmental disorders • Psychiatric diagnosis • Psychiatry • RTT

Kovalam 2018 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) observed on 2 April

The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed every year on April 2 to recognize and support all children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The day is to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Abnormal psychology • Autism • Autism rights movement • Autism Speaks • Disability • Pervasive developmental disorders • Psychiatric diagnosis • Psychiatry • RTT • World Autism Awareness Day