India Autism Center (IAC) organized a round table with eminent speakers like Liliana Mayo, Founder and general Director of Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru, Ronald Leaf, a licensed psychologist, Dr Abir Mukherjee, eminent psychiatrist, Dr Jai Ranjan Ram and others.

The discussion highlighted on latest development and research on Autism that focused on many leading and upcoming clinical practices in the field of Autism. The discussion provided comprehensive, evidence based information to assist educators and other professionals in developing effective educational programming for all individuals.

IAC believes in the popular notion that “it takes a village to raise a child”. Secluding an autistic in better individual is not helpful to the development of that individual. The level of awareness regarding this disease is relatively low in India. However it is increasing with the passing of time.

Sammilit, the International Conference on Autism 2020 will be organized at the Amity University, Kolkata from 10th to 12^th January and will address many problems which will aid in dealing with autistic kids in a better manner.

IAC has on board the architect team who will help in portraying a meaningful and sustainable approach to the whole design of a township for autistic kids. A core team has been made to take care of the entire project. The township is located in the outskirts of Kolkata. The centre is located on an area of 53 acre at Sirakol in South 24 Parganas. The centre will have the capacity to accommodate 4000 people including families of the autistic children.

After getting the necessary permissions, IAC will try to complete the project within the next three years.

Priyanka Dutta