AutismCare Nepal Society (ACNS)

About us

AutismCare Nepal Society (ACNS) was founded on 2nd April 2008 on the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day. It is the only active autism organization in Nepal that is run by passionate parents that care for persons

Vision:
A society where PWA enjoy independent and dignified life.

Mission:
Empowering people with Autism to protect and, promote their rights and utilize their skills to have a meaningful and effective participation in the society.

Our goals:
• Easy access of PWAs to health, appropriate education, employment/livelihood, empowerment, social participation, use of all facilities, assistance and support, reasonable accommodation, including all services, facilities and opportunities connected to their special needs as their rights.
• Accessible, unbiased and accurate clinical diagnosis, assessment and therapies; for children with Autism
• Adequate constitutional provisions, policies, laws to address the all human rights and needs of PWA.
• Availability of legal representation and assistance to PWA and their representatives for full protection of all legal rights.
• Equal access to and use of all facilities, services and activities in the community.
• Sustainability of ACNS.

Services:
• Counselling
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Parents and Child Training Program
• Therapies
• Aarambha Pre Primary School
• Teachers Training
• Aakaar Vocational Unit (AVU)

Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya is the Chairperson of AutismCare Nepal Society (ACNS).

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.