10 Reduced Inequalities

Now Get In

It is time for People on the Yellow lines, to make sincere efforts, to Now Get In to the Blue lines

Includes:

  • Awareness talk on Autism
  • Poster Making Activity
  • Step by Step Roadmap
  • Watch Award Winning Documentary
  • Resource Links to Read
  • Video Call to Visit Classroom
  • Talk to a Teacher / Parent
  • Take a Picture & Share
  • Awareness Participation Certificate
PARTICIPATE

Free this Autism Awareness Month

Introduction

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations.

The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support. Autism often has an impact on education and employment opportunities. In addition, the demands on families providing care and support can be significant. Societal attitudes and the level of support provided by local and national authorities are important factors determining the quality of life of people with autism.

Characteristics of autism may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.

People with autism often have co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as challenging behaviours such as difficulty sleeping and self-injury. The level of intellectual functioning among autistic people varies widely, extending from profound impairment to superior levels.

Participants Roadmap

Attend the awareness talk and get oriented about autism

Create a poster about Autism & Now Get In

Take a picture with the Poster

Watch the film 'Let's Leap Forward' on YouTube & Write three things that you learnt from it

Set up a video call (3 min) for a virtual visit of a classroom in ASHA / Talk to a teacher/parent about their life around Autism

Submit your responses by E mail and upload your photograph with your poster
Note: Write three things you learnt Your short notes about the Teacher / Parent Interaction Image Format - JPG / PNG Size of File less than 3MB
Email to - info@ashaforautism.com

Information from World Health Organisation

  1. Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain.
  2. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.
  3. About one in 100 children has autism.
  4. The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support.
  5. Evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve communication and social skills, with a positive impact on the well-being and quality of life of both autistic people and their caregivers.
  6. Care for people with autism needs to be accompanied by actions at community and societal levels for greater accessibility, inclusivity and support.