National Conference on Autism to be organized on 3rd April, 2017
A “National Conference on Autism” is being organized here on 3rd April, 2017 by The National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The conference will be inaugurated by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment. The National Conference, which is organized during the World Autism Awareness month, is a part of the 3 days training programme on Autism being organized by the National Trust in collaboration with AIIMS, Delhi to train doctors on use of INCLEN and ISSA tools for issuance of Disability Certificate to persons with Autism.
People affected by Autism face challenges in many areas of their lives. Thus educating the public about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and raising Autism awareness has been the focus of large scale initiatives in many countries. In 2007, the UN General Assembly declared 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) and since 2008, 2nd April is being observed across the World as World Autism Awareness Day to increase awareness about Autism among general masses worldwide.
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The Conference will provide an excellent opportunity to obtain information about latest developments in education / skilling and inclusive living of persons with autism, apart from deliberations on latest research on medical aspects. It will also be an excellent forum to meet various parents, experts and professionals to interact on the best practices.
Eminent experts and professionals in Autism are expected to take part in the daylong conference which will include panel discussions on key issues related to persons with Autism like – Early detection and Intervention / Inclusive Education and College Education, Skilling and Employment and Supported and Independent Living.
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