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Review
. 2017 Jan;84(1):76-82.
doi: 10.1007/s12098-016-2261-5. Epub 2016 Dec 5.

Legal Provisions, Educational Services and Health Care Across the Lifespan for Autism Spectrum Disorders in India

Merry Barua  1 , Jaya Shankar Kaushik  2 , Sheffali Gulati  3
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Review

Legal Provisions, Educational Services and Health Care Across the Lifespan for Autism Spectrum Disorders in India

Merry Barua et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

India is estimated to have over 10 million persons with autism. Rising awareness of autism in India over last decade with ready access to information has led to an increase in prevalence and earlier diagnosis, the creation of services and some policy initiatives. However, there remains a gaping chasm between policy and implementation. The reach and quality of services continues sketchy and uneven, especially in the area of education. The present review discusses existing legal provisions for children and adults with autism in India. It also discusses Governmental efforts and lacunae in existing health care facilities and education services in India. While there are examples of good practice and stories of hope, strong policy initiatives have to support grassroots action to improve the condition of persons with autism in India.

Keywords: Autism; Education; Health care; India; Legal rights.

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