India Autism Center

Upcoming Not for Profit Organisation.
We aspire to bring ease to the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
Stay Tuned.

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

India Autism Center is honoured and delighted to be selected for poster presentation at @AutismINSAR, 2022. The study aimed at mapping the priorities of the autism community in India. Many congratulations to all the authors: @bhismadev and the team.

@Autism_UoR #INSAR2022

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

The payoff of accounting for the most vulnerable parts of a population is astounding. It's not just about compassion, it's about what benefits every single one of us. Shoutout to @JoChopra for teaching this to the young team at IAC with her usual gentleness,wisdom, and humour.

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Friendly Reminder that social
circumstances and situations
are far more disabling than
bodies and brains. #disabilityinclusion

[Leon Brenner @leonbrennercom]

Recently I have published a paper on the mirror stage in autism called "The Autistic Mirror in the Real". Here you can find a link to an open-access read-only version of the paper. I hope you'll find it interesting and productive.
https://t.co/dq7oPH3qR1

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

The good times, the bad times, the hard times, the fun times, the times that seems to fly, and the times that refuse to pass----- But wait. Do autistics conceive of time as Neurotypical do?
#autism #timeperception #AutismAwareness
Illustrations by: Ritika Gupta

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Here's to honouring the uniqueness in each of us.
#universaldesign #inclusion #autism #autismawareness #neurodiversity
Illustrations by Ritika Gupta

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Here's to celebrating the hugely powerful impact of both self-love and community support in managing Mental Health issues.
Illustrations by : Ritika Gupta
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2021

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

We know her as an all powerful giver but today we are rendering her as a receiver too, divine even in her vulnerability.

Team India Autism Center (IAC)

Illustrations by : Ritika Gupta
#durgapuja #durga #durgamaa #mahalaya2021 #pujo #pujoasche #kolkata

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

An entire world awaits, perfectly suited to your unique design.
#universaldesign #inclusivity #inclusion #mentalhealth #comicstrip
Illustrations by Ritika Gupta

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

https://t.co/rDiQq5LHyX is organizing a webinar series on the First Friday of each month- About Autism in Toddlers.
October 1, 12:00pm ET, 9:30 pm Monday, IST.
Join in, to learning about autism.
Register at: https://t.co/zGa61EZUOG

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

When autistic children are upset, they may act aggressively against others. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind to make things a little easier for them during such an episode.

Source: https://t.co/RsNmdCYE98
Illustrations by: Ritika Gupta

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you know how stressful. There are an increasing number of tools available to assist them, Parents of children with autism have options for creating a memorable trip.

Source:
https://t.co/uJLkCBXvLG
Illustrations done by: Ritika Gupta

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Scientific research currently suggests that mental health disorders affect up to 35 per cent of elite athletes at some stage of their careers.

Source:
https://t.co/ZPC4vq3AUu
https://t.co/8PF3C0y2bn

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Depression is a mental disease that causes you to feel unhappy, lose interest in activities you used to love, withdraw from people, and have less energy. It's not the same as regular sensations of despair, loss, or exhaustion.

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Anxiety is having too much fear and worry. Negative thoughts can increase your worry or fear.

It can make you limit your activities and can make it hard to enjoy your life.

Swipe left to learn to overcome such debilitating thoughts.

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Cognitive distortions are the systematic twisting and distorting of information from the environment causing greater worry and difficulties managing day-to-day stress.
Let's see what Rohan is thinking- where are his thoughts headed today?

#psychology #mentalhealthmatters

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

When a person is dealing with a negative feeling such as sadness or worry, it's generally preceded by a slew of self-defeating remarks and ideas.

Often there is a pattern to such thoughts and we call these unhelpful thinking styles.

Below is an illustration of one such pattern.

[India Autism Center @IndiaAutismC]

Let's delve into some research findings to under gender, and autism.

Sources:
https://t.co/ZYMjeuHwPg
https://t.co/jICdrolvGY