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Action for Autism (AFA)
South Asia's pioneering autism organisation — what it offers families and adults.
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Action for Autism, founded in 1991 and based in Delhi, helped start the autism movement in South Asia. It's a first stop many Indian families never knew existed.
What they offer
- Early intervention, diagnosis, and assessment.
- Parent training programmes and support groups.
- Vocational training and an employment pathway.
- Teacher training, research, and advocacy.
Its reach is national, and it has collaborated with international research institutions — useful credibility when you're navigating a system that doubts you.
Verify current services and intake directly with AFA (actionforautism.org) — offerings and waitlists change.