All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, has organised a Facebook live Phone-in programme on Apr.1 between 2 pm and 3 pm on the topic “Autism and Sensory Integration.” Every year 2nd April is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day. As a part of World Autism Awareness Day-2022 with the theme “Leave No One Behind”, this live phone-in programme will focus on creating awareness and acceptance about Autism, support services for individuals with Autism through various therapies, especially sensory integration therapy, and inclusion in education and workplace. Also a mother of an adult with autism will share her journey of 25 years with various professionals in seeking support services.
The Resource Persons are: Dr. Kadambari Naniwadekar, Special Educator, Department of Special Education, AIISH; Dr. Ullasini J. Arun, Dietician (Consultant), Department of Clinical Services, AIISH; K. Barathi, Occupational Therapist (Outsourced), Department of Clinical Services, AIISH; Moderator and Overall Programme Co-ordinator: Dr. Jayashree C. Shanbal, Chairperson, Autism Spectrum Disorders Unit, AIISH. Those interested in this live phone-in programme may contact Ph: 0821-2502530.
This post was published on March 31, 2022 3:35 pm