Autism ODYSSEY has been designed as a comprehensive platform that adopts a holistic lifespan approach towards understanding and addressing the complexities of autism spectrum disordersRainbow Children's Hospital in partnership with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and Marham Resonating Resilience NGO, hosted a two-day national conference on autism, named AUTISM ODYSSEY in Hyderabad. The event had over 250 stakeholders in the autism field, ranging from eminent developmental paediatricians, child psychiatrists and paediatric neurologists to dedicated psychologists, therapists, special educators and corporate professionals.AUTISM ODYSSEY has been designed as a comprehensive platform that adopts a holistic lifespan approach towards understanding and addressing the complexities of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). By delving into the challenges and opportunities presented at different stages of life, the conference seeks to foster greater awareness, collaboration, and inclusion within the autism community and society at large.The workshop provided attendees with hands-on learning experiences and practical tools for supporting individuals with autism. The workshops covered a diverse array of topics, ranging from early intervention strategies to innovative therapeutic approaches and inclusive educational practices.Dr Ramesh Kancharla, CMD, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Dr BV Ram Kumar, Director (OFFG) – NIEPID, B Shailaja, Commissioner – Welfare of Disabled and Senior Citizens, Government of Telangana, Archana Suresh, Director – Telangana Social Impact Group, CSR wing, Government oF Telangana, Dr Lokesh Lingappa, Pediatric Neurologist, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Dr Lakshman Garlapati, Immediate Past President – IAP TCB, Dr Minhaj Nasirabadi, President- Indian Psychiatric Society, Telangana Branch, Sunita Kumar – Founder, MAA Research Foundation, Dr Anupama Reddy, Secretary – Aryajanani Trust took part in the conference.
