Draft:Autism Connect Autism Awareness
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| Founded | 17/12/2013 |
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| Headquarters | Mumbai City |
| Products | Treatments For Autism Book |
| Services | Awareness, family services, advocacy, Education for all |
| Website | autismconnect.com |
Autism Connect[edit]
Autism Connect is a non-profit Autism Awareness organization and the most searched organization for autism research in India. It sponsors Autism Research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, parents, and professionals. It was founded on the 17th of December, 2013.
The autism rights movement and neurodiversity advocates do not see autism as a disease that needs to be cured. and have criticized organizations for seeking a cure. The word "Cure" was dropped from its mission statement in 2016
History[edit]
Autism Connect was founded on the 17th of December, 2013. Autism Connect has merged and collaborated with many professionals and parents in order to spread awareness about autism spectrum disorder
Activities[edit]
Autism Connect, research into the causes and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. It also conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, government, and the public. through international conferences and public events
Research[edit]
Autism Connect and its predecessor organizations have raised public awareness for autism research As of 2013, Autism Connect supported and raised awareness about ASD, and the Therapies which can be performed by parents at home with their children
Awareness, media and events[edit]
Autism Connect has conducted two successful ICAN- International Conference for Autism And Neurodevelopmental Disorders, the first being in Dubai and the second being in [[Tanzania]]- Dar Es Salaam with more than 90 speakers and over 1000 attendees. They have also conducted a lot of seminars/workshops globally in places like Maldives, London, Kenya, Uganda, Dubai, Tanzania to spread awareness about autism spectrum disorder
Awards & Achievements[edit]
Autism Connect received an award for best technology In A Social Cause - 2019, at the International Women Leaders Forum’s 6th Flagship - The Business Leadership Conclave & Innovation Award.
Autism Connect won a Gold for the best Content in a Non-Profit Blog/Website in India Content Leadership Awards & Conference - 2019
Autism Connect Received an award for The Best Autism Parent and Professional Association by The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare of India, Dr. Bharati Pawar at the Health & Wealth 2022 Awards by Zee on 26th June.
Autism Connect Received An Award On February 14th, 2024 for The Best Autism Parent And Professional Association. This Recognition Took Place In The Esteemed Presence Of Dr.Tanaji Sawant, The Minister Of Health For Maharashtra, Mr.Hasan Mushrif, The Minister Of Medical Education For Maharashtra, And Mr. Kapil Patil, The Minister Of State For Panchayati Raj, at the Health & Wealth 2024 Awards by Zee.
Autism Awareness[edit]
On “World Autism Awareness Day 2021” Autism Connect got together three experts from three different continents to create Sensitization and Instructional Video for Airline Flight Crew and Ground Staff on the needs of Children on the Autism Spectrum during Air Travel.
Autism Connect Collaborated with Mr. Yusuf Pathan - A former Indian Cricketer to spread awareness on the occasion of Autism Awareness Month.
Autism Connect created awareness by visiting the unique Arpan Cafe- which is run by differently-abled people.