Resources for people with Autism in Bangalore
Please note that this is not an exclusive list. This is a list of organisations providing support to children / adults with Autism, that we have gathered through our personal contacts as well as other sources.
Organisations that promote Autism awareness but do not provide services directly
This is a national association of parents, professionals and well wishers of people with Autism based in Bangalore.
KiliKili (the warbling laughter of a child)
KiliKili started from a casual remark by the parent of a child with developmental delay.’How come we never see a child with a disability in a public park? Kilikili aims to create play spaces that will be accessible to all children, regardless of their ability and in so doing, lay the foundations of a more inclusive society, that does not discriminate or exclude on the basis of ability.
Centres providing Assessment as well as Therapies
ActivKaaryaDr. Ushma Goradia, is a sensory certified physiotherapist with a long paediatric career in the United States. She has a paediatric clinic in the New BEL road (North Bangalore) vicinity. She is contactable on 9008462200.
The organization using Communication – DEALL program developed by Prathibha Karanth, an expert in speech therapy; provide intensive support to young children with the aim of integrating children to regular schools.
Dance Based Movement Therapies: Preethi Rajagopalan; Therapeutic and Movement facilitator. preethirajagopalan@gmail.com
Enliven Therapy Centre: Enliven has 2 centres in Bangalore called Enliven Therapy Centre, at Rajarajeshwari Nagar & Electronic City with Speech therapy, occupational therapy, Physiotherapy & Social communication sessions.
NIMHANS has an excellent Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) department. Some of the faculty members are national / international experts in developmental disorders including autism. To be seen in CAP directly one would need to be referred by a doctor. If you turn up at NIMHANS directly, you would be first seen by a medical officer who would then refer you to CAP team.
The trust has a Bangalore based child developmental centres (Malleswaram and New BEL road) led by developmental paediatricians. Centre for Child Development and Disabilities has a separate web site as well.
Educational \ Occupational and other therapies for Children\ Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
An inspiring effort to create good quality living conditions and work / leisure opportunities for adults with Autism.
Aashayein
Run by Asha Charitable Trust, Aashayein provides a range of educational and vocational activities for children with developmental conditions like Autism.
Aikyam
A centre providing a variety of therapies for children with special needs including autism.
ASHA centre for autism
Asha integrated school provide education and training for children with Autism and associated conditions.
Akshadhaa provide educational support for children with Autism. I was impressed by the sheer enthusiasm of its founders, the innovative style and commitment. It celebrated its second birthday on 06 December 2014.
Bubble learning centre provides educational opportunities for children with developmental disorders like autism.
The mission of this centre is to provide training for children with disabilities enabling them to reach academic, personal and social potential. The team aims to enable the children to maximise their potential in mainstream education by providing apropriate interventions.
The organization using Communication – DEALL program developed by Prathibha Karanth, an expert in speech therapy; provide intensive support to young children with the aim of integrating children to regular schools.
Dew drops has a center in Bangalore which provide speech, language and educational and occupational and sensory integration therapy for children in spectrum.
Diya foundation provides support for intellectually challenged young adults to move from school to work.
Hope Centre for Autism
No.22 Vivek Nagar, Special Schools in Bangalore
This Centre uses Applied Behavioral Analysis for skills development and behavioral management in children with Autistic Spectrum conditions.Phone: 9980135754
Nitty Saadhana is based in Vijaya Nagar Bangalore and provides employment (vocational) training for young adults with developmental disorder. It also serves as a speech and hearing clinic for children who are hearing impaired, intellectually challenged and autistic.
The centre provides education, diagnostic, evaluation and intervention services for children with communication problems including those with autism.A range of holistic therapies including Yoga are provided.Read an article from the Centre on Integrated Yoga Therapy for Repetitive Stereotyped Behaviors in Children with Autism.
This non-profitable charitable trust provide a range of support for younger children, vocational opportunities for older children as well as respite care.
Resilient Minds Rehabilitation Centre was formed to enhance the quality of life of families having children/adolescents with developmental disabilities. The centre also caters to the need of adults and aged population with various communication disorders
Sunshine provides educational opportunities for children with Autism.
Music Therapy
Music therapy also helps in treating autistic children, but it has to be applied with kids in mind. Music that engages autistic children in dancing and singing works very well in helping them communicate and develop social skills. Rhythm n Rhyme has developed a program designed for kids with autism. This organisation provide summer camps etc.
Sampoorna aims to use music as a medium of communication and development of children with autism. I was impressed with the openness, enthusiasm, and commitment of the staff at this centre in my visit there.
Kamal is a music therapist who previously worked in Delhi. He currently does music therapy sessions in a few centres in Bangalore. He works with people who have a range of conditions including autism using music therapy.
Disclaimer- While we have taken care to include organisations with credibility only, we advise readers to use their judgment in selecting the right organisation for any support they may need. We do not take responsibility for any problems arising from that.
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A for Autism B for Bangalore 
Do you have a list of psychiatric support doctors for adults with ASD in Bangalore?
I know NIMHANS child psychiatry provide assessment as well as treatment support for children and young adults with autism. People like Prof. Satish Girimaji are national experts on autism. Outside, there are some paediatricians who have developed special interest in this area. I have not come across any payshiatrists with specialist skills in autism.
satheesh
Dr. Ashok from St Johns works closely in the area of autism. Is a very well read and extremely efficient with his approach and interventions.
I agree. Dr. Ashok is indeed an excellent psychiatrist. He also worked in UK.
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Lot of information……. this site is boon for parents with autistic children. Thank you
It may also be appropriate to include “The Spastics Society of Karnataka”. Another centre that could be included is the Parents Association of Persons with Cerebral Palsy and Associated Disorders (unique by its nature of being an NGO run by Parents of differently abled adults) (PAPCP).
Agree. The spastic society does some great work in this area. Our last workshop was hosted by spastic society. I will include their details
satheesh
There are few center that are missed out in the list, hopefully they can be added