Legal Provisions, Educational Services and Health Care Across the Lifespan for Autism Spectrum Disorders in India

被引:12
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作者
Barua, Merry [1 ]
Kaushik, Jaya Shankar [2 ]
Gulati, Sheffali [2 ]
机构
[1] Natl Ctr Autism, Act Autism, Pocket 7&8, New Delhi 110025, India
[2] All India Inst Med Sci, Dept Pediat, Child Neurol Div, New Delhi 110029, India
来源
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS | 2017年 / 84卷 / 01期
关键词
Autism; Legal rights; Education; Health care; India; CHILDREN;
D O I
10.1007/s12098-016-2261-5
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
India is estimated to have over 10 million persons with autism. Rising awareness of autism in India over last decade with ready access to information has led to an increase in prevalence and earlier diagnosis, the creation of services and some policy initiatives. However, there remains a gaping chasm between policy and implementation. The reach and quality of services continues sketchy and uneven, especially in the area of education. The present review discusses existing legal provisions for children and adults with autism in India. It also discusses Governmental efforts and lacunae in existing health care facilities and education services in India. While there are examples of good practice and stories of hope, strong policy initiatives have to support grassroots action to improve the condition of persons with autism in India.
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页数:7
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