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Autism

Autism Week organised to raise awareness
This week is being observed as India Autism Week all over the country to highlight autism, a disability that impedes communication and social behaviour. Though latest figures suggest ...full text

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Topics & Information

Guidelines for working with autistic children Autism trivia Learning disability Mental Retardation Autism

NEWS

Birth weight, prematurity linked to autism Autism linked to maternal antibodies Missing brain protein may cause autism Latest guidelines for screening autism Autism symptoms can decline with age Simple test for screening autism Older parents likely to have autistic child Different genes may cause autism in girls Hyperactivity drug may help autism Training parents develops language in autistic children

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Support Groups

Aanchal school
Aasha kiran
Association for advancement and rehablitation of handicapped (aaroh)
Child guidance centre
Tamanna association
The enabling centre
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