Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value
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Ranjan K Baruah
The movie ‘Tanvi the Great’ directed by Anupam Kher tells the story of a 21-year-old girl with autism pursuing her dream of joining the Indian Army. There are other movies which have depicted the cause and also helped in spreading awareness related to autism. Sitaare Zameen Par, My Name is Khan, Barfi have shown the issue of autism amongst larger audiences.
Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. It is mainly characterized by its unique social interactions, non-standard ways of learning, keen interests in specific subjects, inclination to routines, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information.
Many of us may be aware of autism but the challenges are faced by the parents and people who are facing the conditions. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication.
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The movie ‘Tanvi the Great’ directed by Anupam Kher tells the story of a 21-year-old girl with autism pursuing her dream of joining the Indian Army. There are other movies which have depicted the cause and also helped in spreading awareness related to autism. Sitaare Zameen Par, My Name is Khan, Barfi have shown the issue of autism amongst larger audiences.
Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. It is mainly characterized by its unique social interactions, non-standard ways of learning, keen interests in specific subjects, inclination to routines, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information.
Many of us may be aware of autism but the challenges are faced by the parents and people who are facing the conditions. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication.
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