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What causes burnout among special educators?We expected the research to give us a clear answer.It didn’t.Across studies ...
22/08/2026

What causes burnout among special educators?

We expected the research to give us a clear answer.

It didn’t.

Across studies from India, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran, there are signals around self-efficacy and workload, but not enough robust evidence to say what actually drives burnout.

That doesn’t mean these factors don’t matter. It means we need to look more closely before deciding what the solution should be.

Swipe through our evidence audit to see what the research tells us, and where it falls short.

Follow India Autism Center for more conversations grounded in evidence, not assumptions. 💛

We are used to checking labels before we buy things. But when it comes to therapy, education and rehabilitation, we ofte...
20/08/2026

We are used to checking labels before we buy things.

But when it comes to therapy, education and rehabilitation, we often do not check the person providing the service.

That needs to change.

For recognized rehabilitation professions regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the Central Rehabilitation Register gives families and service users a way to verify a professional’s registration details, qualification and category of practice.

A name on a visiting card is not enough. A title is not enough. When it comes to care, it is worth taking a few minutes to check the credentials behind it.

Professional accountability is only one part of the conversation. How do we prepare the next generation of autism support professionals?

📌 Join our multidisciplinary panel discussion on Building India’s Next Generation of Autism Support Professionals, featuring professionals from developmental paediatrics, speech and hearing, clinical psychology, special education and AAC.

📅 Friday, 21, August 2026
⏰ 4 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 IAC Training Academy, Ground Floor, FMC Fortuna, 234/3A, AJC Bose Rd, Kolkata - 700020

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3U2Dqvq

Check the RCI register: rciregistration.nic.in

What will autism support in India look like tomorrow?It will depend on the professionals we prepare today.Join us for Bu...
18/08/2026

What will autism support in India look like tomorrow?

It will depend on the professionals we prepare today.

Join us for Building India’s Next Generation of Autism Support Professionals, a panel discussion bringing together voices from developmental paediatrics, speech and hearing, clinical psychology, special education and AAC.

Featuring:
• Dr. Nandita Chattopadhyay, Developmental Paediatrician
• Dr. Sahidul Arefin, Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist
• Dr. Susmita Halder, Clinical Psychologist & Professor, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
• Ms. Madhumita Dasgupta, Counsellor, Special Educator & AAC Strategist

📅 Friday, 21 August 2026
⏰ 4 PM–5:30 PM
📍 IAC Training Academy, Ground Floor, FMC Fortuna, 234/3A, AJC Bose Rd, Kolkata - 700020

Come be part of a conversation on what it takes to build a stronger, more collaborative autism support ecosystem in India.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3U2Dqvq

For years, some of the most important disability rights offices in the country have been functioning without permanent c...
17/08/2026

For years, some of the most important disability rights offices in the country have been functioning without permanent commissioners.

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has been without a permanent head for over six years. Ten states and Union Territories have also had vacant State Commissioner positions, with some posts being handled as an “additional charge” by officers already responsible for other work.

That matters because these offices are not ceremonial.

They are meant to hear complaints, monitor whether disability rights laws are being followed, and hold institutions accountable for accessibility and inclusion.

The Supreme Court has now stepped in with a clear deadline: four weeks to fill the vacant positions at the Centre and in the ten states.

The Court has also stressed that accessibility standards cannot simply be created and notified from the top down. The people who experience inaccessible schools, workplaces, technology and public spaces need to have a meaningful voice in shaping the rules.

A law can exist on paper for years. What makes it real is enforcement.

The next few months will show whether these long-standing gaps finally begin to close.

Follow us for more updates on disability policy and autism. 💛

China's latest autism policy has sparked conversations around the world. But India's legal recognition of autism began m...
16/08/2026

China's latest autism policy has sparked conversations around the world. But India's legal recognition of autism began much earlier.

So why do so many Indian families still struggle to access diagnosis, education, therapies and long-term support?

These slides explore an uncomfortable but important comparison: the difference between creating rights, delivering services, and holding governments accountable when those services don't reach people.

There are no easy answers, and that's exactly why these conversations matter.

Read the slides and let us know:

What do you think matters most for autistic families—stronger laws, better implementation, or greater accountability?

Follow India Autism Center for thoughtful conversations on autism, policy, and inclusion. 💛

15/08/2026

We often think of independence as the freedom to choose our own path.

But it can also mean having the opportunity to take part in the things that matter to us: to learn, to contribute, to celebrate and to feel that we belong.

That spirit came alive at the Independence Day celebration at weCan Learning Resource Institute.

For the students, the celebration began much before the programme itself. Teachers helped them practise the dances, families continued that practice at home, and students came together after their one-to-one classes to rehearse as a group.

Then came the day when they could simply enjoy the moment: the music, the performances, the applause and the joy of celebrating together.

This Independence Day, we are sharing a few moments from that celebration, and celebrating the people who made those moments possible. ❤️

Follow India Autism Center for more stories from the autism and neurodiversity community.

A country can be independent and still have people who cannot enter its buildings.It can have accessibility standards an...
14/08/2026

A country can be independent and still have people who cannot enter its buildings.

It can have accessibility standards and still have ramps that lead nowhere. It can have inclusive education policies and still leave families searching for the support promised to them. It can have employment reservations and still struggle to turn those rights into real opportunities.

That is the uncomfortable gap between independence as a national idea and independence as an everyday reality.

For Indians with disabilities, freedom is not only about having rights. It is about having the practical access, support and choice needed to exercise them.

This Independence Day, perhaps the better question is not just how free we are, but whether everyone has an equal chance to experience that freedom.

Follow us for more conversations on disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion.

Every parent wonders, “Will my child be okay when I’m not there to help?”For parents of autistic children, that question...
12/08/2026

Every parent wonders, “Will my child be okay when I’m not there to help?”

For parents of autistic children, that question can feel especially close to the heart.

And perhaps independence does not mean doing everything alone. It can mean being able to communicate a need, make a choice, learn a life skill, find meaningful work, or simply feel more confident in the world.

This Independence Day week, let’s think about the kind of future we are helping our children build, one small skill, one opportunity, and one step at a time.

Join us for a free webinar on Planning Your Autistic Child’s Path to Adult Independence, where we will talk about preparing for life beyond school with practical guidance and care.

📅 Friday, 14 August
🕓 4 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Register here: https://bit.ly/3THy3lf

11/08/2026

We talk a lot about why autistic people struggle at work.

But what are employers missing when they look at autistic talent?

The answer might change how you think about employment, and why preparing for it should start years before the first job.

Preparing an autistic child for adulthood means thinking beyond academics and daily living. It can also mean identifying pathways towards meaningful work, greater autonomy, and a future built around the individual's abilities and goals.

If you are a parent beginning to think about that future, join our free webinar where we explore how to start planning for it.

📌 Free Webinar: Planning Your Autistic Child's Path to Adult Independence
📅 Friday, 14 August, 2026
⏰ 4 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3THy3lf

10/08/2026

Autism and anxiety can be connected in ways that aren't always obvious.

For some autistic individuals, uncertainty can feel particularly difficult. And when someone is also aware of the social situations they find challenging, the pressure to fit in or mask those difficulties can add another layer of anxiety.

Understanding these experiences matters, especially as children grow into adulthood. Supporting an autistic child isn't only about managing the present. It's also about preparing for a future where they can navigate adult life with greater confidence, support and independence.

If you are a parent thinking about your autistic child's journey into adulthood, join our free webinar:

📌 Planning Your Autistic Child's Path to Adult Independence
📅 Friday, 14th August, 2026
🕓 4 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3THy3lf

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