ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. ASD is usually first diagnosed in childhood with many of the most obvious signs presenting around 2-3 years old, but some children with autism develop normally until toddlerhood when they stop …
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder which is characterized with difficulties in social, emotional, and communication skills. Media has gloried mental illnesses and mental disorders and rarely do they show what the disorder is in actuality. The reel portrays of disability might be very different from reality. Sheldon Cooper and Sherlock Homes, do they …
Reel vs Real- A chat on Autism | Ms Kruttika Agasty Read More »
Caregiving, especially long term caregiving, has an impact on the mental as well as the emotional health of the caregiver. This podcast episode is joined by Ms. Rikhia Sen Gupta where she discusses the role of acceptance in caregiver mental health. Ms. Rikhia is a mother of a child with special needs; Rohaan. She is …
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. ASD is usually first diagnosed in childhood with many of the most obvious signs presenting around 2-3 years old, but some children with autism develop normally until toddlerhood when they stop acquiring …
April is Autism Awareness month where experts and professionals from different fields of mental health provide their insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder. Following is an extract from the podcast conversation with Ms. Mantasha Riyaz. While administering ADI-R for the diagnosis of Autism. I realized the importance of primary care by the mother towards the child, …
Useful Tips for Parents of Children with Autism | Ms. Mantasha Riyaz Read More »
This Autism Awareness Month, we at MHT thought about saluting some of the organizations that are working night and day towards getting better acceptance for Autistic individuals and also educating the world about this prevailing disorder. There are many others in the field who are working day and night towards the same goal. MHT Directory …
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex brain condition that affects communication, behaviour and social development of a child. The prevalence of ASD is high and on the increase. Moreover, in terms of treatment, it can be complex and expensive for some parents of children with ASD. Experts from Rainbow Society for Differently Abled, Lucknow, talks …
Vocational Training in Autism by Rainbow Society for Differently Abled, Lucknow Read More »
This Autism Day, the MHT team decided to curate a list of best available products on MHT Store from Amazon to help parents navigate through this spectrum and help their children in all possible ways. Some products to aid Autism Spectrum Disorder
Action for Autism – Delhi Action for Autism is a not for profit organization that pioneered the autism movement in South Asia and strives to access the rights of individuals with autism and their families. AFA is involved in lifespan activities including * early intervention, education, * assessments, * work and employment, * independent living, …
