India News - Autism Spectrum Awareness Campaign

Sol's ARC (Assessment and Remedial Centre) and India’s first parallel school imparting special education organized a one of its kind campaign through a plethora of interactive and educative activities.

The sole objective of this campaign is to build awareness about autism spectrum, a brain development disorder that impairs communication and social interaction.

Sol's ARC has chalked up ambitious plans to impart education to 300 children with disabilities. At a special Autism Spectrum Awareness campaign initiative held on October 11, which was attended by Shweta Kumar (actress of forthcoming Himesh Reshammiya film 'Karzz'), her father Indra Kumar (Bollywood director) and TV star Amita Chandekar (of Balaji serials and reality show fame), the NGO sought the support of the policy decision makers in the Government.

TV star Amita Chandekar added, "It was a great honour to be amongst these special children who are really gifted. I have seen their talent exhibition and it's really wonderful. We should all pledge our support to Sol's ARC and support such initiatives. The entire entertainment industry should support such noble causes and participate in initiatives such as the Sol's ARC's Autism Spectrum Awareness campaign. It was great fund to interact with the special children and they really surprised us with their abilities."

This program was designed such that it brought out the inner most talent in the special children who created beautiful eco-friendly handmade products. These products created would then be sold and the funds so generated used for the special children’s’ welfare. In keeping with the global warming issue that is affecting the world today, the NGO also created a activity called "The Go Green Fest".

Speaking on this occasion, Sonali Saini, founder, Sol’s ARC said, “Autism begins at birth or within the first two years of life. As its cause is unknown, it is incurable. At Sol’s ARC, we provide many structured, yet fun experiences that will teach specific skills and stimulate the acquisition of learning concepts. The Autism Spectrum Awareness programme entails a street walk to spread awareness, creating understanding and acceptance among common people”.

A series of activities have been planned to render further impetus to the awareness programme. A signature campaign of mass magnitude will be carried out in all major schools, colleges and medical professionals in the city.

Noopur kanchan, Director, Sol’s ARC said, “It gives me immense pleasure to work towards the success of this unique yet special programme. In a drive to ensure education and employment and full participation for individuals on the autistic spectrum we have sent letters to the president, the prime minister, The Ministry of Women and Child Welfare and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of India with support signatures to get autism included as a disability in the Persons with Disability Act.”

Over 100 people attended this program encompassing leading doctors, parents, children and teachers from various reputed schools and colleges.

Sol's ARC (Assessment and Remedial Centre) and India's first parallel school imparting special education; will organize a one of its kind campaign through a plethora of interactive and educative activities today. The sole objective of this campaign is to build awareness about autism spectrum, a brain development disorder that impairs communication and social interaction.

The center specializes in treating children ages birth through adulthood with a variety of disorders including developmental motor or speech delays, sensory defensiveness/sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, attention deficit disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, children with hearing loss, post cochlear implant rehabilitation, articulation deficits, learning disabilities and others.

Various projects have been entrusted to Sol's ARC on the basis of it's Quality and Commitment to Special Education:

• Consultancy at Goenka's Play mate Preschool

• Consultancy at Lilavati Hospital

• Consultancy at Aga Khan Baug

• Consultancy at RIMS International School and Junior College

• Teacher Training Workshop at Nalanda Institute

• Workshops at Euro Kids and various other schools and organization

The Autism Spectrum Awareness campaign was supported by Financial Technologies (MCX commodity exchange parent) and SAGE Technologies. A series of activities has been planned top render further impetus to the awareness programme.

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