How 'Light it up Blue' can bring awareness

Author Elizabeth Jade and library manager Stephanie Franklin

Author Elizabeth Jade and library manager Stephanie Franklin

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, when businesses, schools and homes around the state will shine blue lights to recognize those with autism. There are many types of autism, each occurring because of different combinations of environmental and genetic influences. Through email, social media and by phone, they have been able to connect with more than 600 families, doing everything from helping them with their diagnosis papers to connecting them with non-profit organizations that can provide support. A few hospitals also organized awareness campaigns to put spotlight on the barriers that children with autism face along with others living with autism. Facilities have also been established for their treatment and management locally.

In autism spectrum disorder, the term spectrum refers to wide range of challenges and strengths that each person with autism has. The findings are based on in-depth interviews with parents of 20 autistic children in Mumbai, said Ghosh. Later, if we do not cater to their needs appropriately, they have an increased incidence of neuropsychiatric problems. In the West too, movies like Adam have tried to normalise the prevalence of this disorder, while trying to give an insight into the mind of an autistic person. In an essay published by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the story of Wakefield's fraudulent research is told in detail, including how many panicked parents in the United Kingdom sadly refused to vaccinate their children at all.

Patnaik took to twitter and wrote, "On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, let's stand up for people with autism & express our support & commitment to ensure their rights and equal participation in every sphere of life", said Patnaik on his twitter handle.

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Landry said that over the years, she began to see the entire community begin to focus on inclusion.

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This article is the first in a bimonthly series that will address early child development. She also urged all concerned to do their best for the betterment of the lives of such children. Parent-mediated interventions involve teaching parents to use therapeutic strategies usually in the context of normal daily routine along with social skills training with emphasis on peer relationship.

The government has recognised autism as a form of disability, as per National Disability Act, 2017.

The exhibition would be inaugurated by the cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman Noor at 5:30 pm on Wednesday. In contrast, the developed world has developed their autism services years ahead of us, unlike in India where we are yet to establish the basic services.

He said this at a meeting on Autism today at the conference room of the ministry at secretariat.

BTV, Bangladesh Betar and private TV channels and radio stations will air special programmes, while newspapers will publish special supplements highlighting the significance of the day.

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