Autism Today Foundation | AUTISMTODAY FOUNDATION

About Us

We are a not for profit Section 8 Private entity in India. Our aim is to empower parents of children with Autism as well as build opportunities for skilling and generating dignified livelihood for Autistic individuals in India.

A supportive community event focused on autism awareness.

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Meet our team

Dr Rekharani Sharma

Founder, CEO

Dr Aakash Raikwar

Co-Founder, CSO

Preyanshu Gupta

CTO

Dr Nikita Nehra

Chief Fund Raising Officer

FAQ's

What is autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (also called Autism) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a child behaves, communicates, and connects with others. Children with autism may:

Find it hard to make eye contact or talk to others.
Repeat certain actions (like flapping hands or lining up toys).
Prefer routines and get upset with small changes.

Is Autism on the rise in India? Why?

What kind of jobs can adults with autism find?

Are there any success stories of individuals with autism finding employment?

What is the unemployment rate for individuals with autism in India? Why?

Research has indicated that the potential of autistic people seems to fall in common areas—tasks that involve pattern recognition, logical reasoning and picking out irregularities in data or arguments.

In India, the unemployment rate for individuals with autism is estimated to be around 95%. There are several reasons why the autism unemployment rate is so high, including a lack of understanding and accommodations from employers, challenges in the hiring process, and stereotypes and misconceptions about individuals with autism.

According to the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, a staggering 3% (4.2 crore) of the population is estimated to be on the autism spectrum in India. Factors like low awareness, lack of basic facilities and improper diagnosis, among others, have contributed to a staggering increase in autism cases in the country.

Yes, by providing support and accommodations in the workplace, employers can tap into a talented pool of workers who have valuable contributions to make. SAP India is the only IT company in India that has hired ten individuals with ASD.