Saturday, November 26, 2005
Walked on 20th Nov. 2005 for Autism Awareness
Hi !
The walk held on 20th Nov. was a great success.Celebrities present at the walk were Mr Harsha Bhogle , Ms Mini Mathur. Doctors present were Dr Vibha , Dr, Anjali and Dr. Purnima.Myself was present alone as my wife got wounded just one day before the walk and could not join.Pricipals in charge of the special schools in Mumbai and heads of various child care centre took part in the walk.
The ballons were silently screaming "Know Autism" and exactly at 6.00 PM several hundreds of such ballons were made free in the air which were going above the sky as the ballons were filled with light gas.
The most amazing part was that the number of attendents who took part in this event , it was whooping 747 ( Seven Hundred Forty Seven ) people took part for this walk.
Tremendous press coverage were there from all national and local newspapers and TV chanels , including Radio City live.
We also got a petition signed by several present over there for our demands , which will be subsequently sent to Ministry of HRD.
Thanks to all concerned who made such nice event got happened.
Cheers !
The walk held on 20th Nov. was a great success.Celebrities present at the walk were Mr Harsha Bhogle , Ms Mini Mathur. Doctors present were Dr Vibha , Dr, Anjali and Dr. Purnima.Myself was present alone as my wife got wounded just one day before the walk and could not join.Pricipals in charge of the special schools in Mumbai and heads of various child care centre took part in the walk.
The ballons were silently screaming "Know Autism" and exactly at 6.00 PM several hundreds of such ballons were made free in the air which were going above the sky as the ballons were filled with light gas.
The most amazing part was that the number of attendents who took part in this event , it was whooping 747 ( Seven Hundred Forty Seven ) people took part for this walk.
Tremendous press coverage were there from all national and local newspapers and TV chanels , including Radio City live.
We also got a petition signed by several present over there for our demands , which will be subsequently sent to Ministry of HRD.
Thanks to all concerned who made such nice event got happened.
Cheers !
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Forum For Autism is organising a “Walk for Autism”
Forum For Autism is organising a “Walk for Autism” sponsored by HINDUJA HOSPITAL
Tuesday, November 15, 2005: P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre has helped facilitate an 'Awareness for Autism' WALK to be held on Sunday 20th November, 2005 at 5pm at the Shivaji Park Ground, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), Mumbai. Parents, teachers, professionals involved with the Autistic Spectrum Disorder and media celebs like Mr. Harsha Bhogle-TV Commentator, Mr. Praveen Amre- Cricketer, Ravi Iyer RJ - Radio City, Lavanya RJ - Radio City, Archana RJ - Radio City, VJs and Anchors Mini Mathur and Teejay will be taking part in this walk.
This walk, has been organized by the Forum for Autism, a registered charitable Trust, formed by parents of autistic children. This Trust aims to reach out to the large number of autistic people in the city who still have not been diagnosed and therefore do not receive the services they need. It is also aimed at helping people with autism get better access to the benefits and opportunities available to individuals with disabilities, and to create an impetus for more facilities for helping children with autism, so that the special needs of autistic children gets the attention it deserves.
Says Dr. Vrajesh Udani, Advisor, Forum for Autism and Paediatric Neurologist, Hinduja Hospital, " I used to see one case per month, now I see 1-2 cases per day and the experience of many other professionals is the same. The reason for this increase is probably greater awareness and an expanded inclusion criterion for the diagnosis. Environmental factors could also act as triggers to this inborn condition. Early diagnosis is the key as early therapy / intervention done intensively has shown significant gains."
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects communication, social skills and behaviour. Children with autism do not follow the same rules of communication and socialization that comes naturally to others and they have difficulty in making sense of the world. At present, there is no cure for autism. The only consistently effective treatment for autism is a structured training program. Therefore, a combination of a good school with autism-specific trained teachers and parent training is the best-known treatment.
It is estimated that there are over two million people with autism in India, but awareness of the disorder is even now limited and services are few and far between.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005: P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre has helped facilitate an 'Awareness for Autism' WALK to be held on Sunday 20th November, 2005 at 5pm at the Shivaji Park Ground, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), Mumbai. Parents, teachers, professionals involved with the Autistic Spectrum Disorder and media celebs like Mr. Harsha Bhogle-TV Commentator, Mr. Praveen Amre- Cricketer, Ravi Iyer RJ - Radio City, Lavanya RJ - Radio City, Archana RJ - Radio City, VJs and Anchors Mini Mathur and Teejay will be taking part in this walk.
This walk, has been organized by the Forum for Autism, a registered charitable Trust, formed by parents of autistic children. This Trust aims to reach out to the large number of autistic people in the city who still have not been diagnosed and therefore do not receive the services they need. It is also aimed at helping people with autism get better access to the benefits and opportunities available to individuals with disabilities, and to create an impetus for more facilities for helping children with autism, so that the special needs of autistic children gets the attention it deserves.
Says Dr. Vrajesh Udani, Advisor, Forum for Autism and Paediatric Neurologist, Hinduja Hospital, " I used to see one case per month, now I see 1-2 cases per day and the experience of many other professionals is the same. The reason for this increase is probably greater awareness and an expanded inclusion criterion for the diagnosis. Environmental factors could also act as triggers to this inborn condition. Early diagnosis is the key as early therapy / intervention done intensively has shown significant gains."
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects communication, social skills and behaviour. Children with autism do not follow the same rules of communication and socialization that comes naturally to others and they have difficulty in making sense of the world. At present, there is no cure for autism. The only consistently effective treatment for autism is a structured training program. Therefore, a combination of a good school with autism-specific trained teachers and parent training is the best-known treatment.
It is estimated that there are over two million people with autism in India, but awareness of the disorder is even now limited and services are few and far between.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Shivaji Park Gymkhana , Mumbai , Start of Walk for Awareness on Autism
Hi ! Folks ,
The Forum For Autism is holding a WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS on the 20 th November 2005, from 5.00 pm onwards at Shivaji Park, Dadar. The starting point will be from Shivaji Park Gymkhana (like last time). The programme will commence at sharp 5.30 p.m.
This is an opportunity for us to get together and spread awareness about AUTISM.Anyone who is a wellwisher children with autism may come for this walk and show that they care. Insist that 2 hours on a Sunday will be worth the effort to spread some awareness and help your child in the future. If we come in large numbers on that day our impact in the media and the public will be much more. We can let our problems be known to one and all.
If anyone is close to PRESS and assist to provide coverage and publicity to Newspapaer and other media such as TV/Radio may kindly contact the undersigned.
Warm Regards,
Amit Bardhan
Cell : 9892335066
The Forum For Autism is holding a WALK FOR AUTISM AWARENESS on the 20 th November 2005, from 5.00 pm onwards at Shivaji Park, Dadar. The starting point will be from Shivaji Park Gymkhana (like last time). The programme will commence at sharp 5.30 p.m.
This is an opportunity for us to get together and spread awareness about AUTISM.Anyone who is a wellwisher children with autism may come for this walk and show that they care. Insist that 2 hours on a Sunday will be worth the effort to spread some awareness and help your child in the future. If we come in large numbers on that day our impact in the media and the public will be much more. We can let our problems be known to one and all.
If anyone is close to PRESS and assist to provide coverage and publicity to Newspapaer and other media such as TV/Radio may kindly contact the undersigned.
Warm Regards,
Amit Bardhan
Cell : 9892335066
