April is considered to be World Autism Awareness Month. In India, a team of 4 women has started a one-of-its-kind movement called 'Not That Different. ‘Not That Different’ is the first-ever children-led movement in India that aims to make neuro-diverse kids feel accepted and included. Mid-Day spoke to Nidhi Mishra, Mugdha Kalra, Archana Mohan, and Aayushi Yadav, the women behind ‘Not That Different. Watch this video for more!
08 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On February 17, 12-year-old Jiya Rai created history. In an exceptional feat, Jiya swam 36 kilometers in the Arabian Sea to create awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Living with the ailment herself, Jiya undertook the unprecedented feat and swam the distance from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India in 8 hours and 40 minutes, setting a Guinness World Record for being the youngest girl with ASD to swim 36 km in open waters. Mid-day spoke to Jiya and her parents and got a closer look at her inspiring journey. Watch this video for more.
25 February,2021 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai
On World Autism Day, here's the heart-rending story of Heramb, who was abandoned by his parents when he was eight months. Story by: Vinod Kumar Menon, mid-day
02 April,2015 08:12 AM IST
On World Autism Awareness Day, we speak to Mugdha Kalra – an autism activist who raises awareness about the disorder by giving us an insight into the symptoms, its treatment and how to deal with an autistic child. Watch this video for more
02 April,2018 05:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
