"Four- Day Training Program Understanding Autism: Seeing Strengths Beyond
Differences 27th April to 30th April, 2026 "
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, interact socially, and process information. Children and adults with ASD may experience challenges in social communication, behaviour, and sensory processing, while also possessing unique strengths and abilities. In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of the importance of early identification, awareness, and inclusive support systems to help individuals with autism achieve their full potential. However, despite growing knowledge about autism, many stakeholder communities still have limited awareness and understanding of ASD. Misconceptions, stigma, and lack of information often lead to delayed diagnosis, inadequate educational support, and social exclusion of individuals with autism. This programme aims to bridge knowledge gaps by fostering understanding, acceptance, and inclusive practices within schools and communities.
Objectives
- To create awareness about ASD and to help teachers understand the behavioural characteristics of children with autism in inclusive school settings.
- To reduce stigma and misconceptions about autism by building a culture of acceptance and respect within schools and society.
- To foster understanding of ASD in relation to social skills, communication abilities, sensory needs, and appropriate intervention strategies, and collaboration among schools, families, and communities in providing academic, behavioural, and social support to children with autism.
- To enable teachers, educators, special educators, parents, and community workers to understand the rights of students with autism under inclusive education policies and legal provisions
- To motivate participants to move beyond awareness toward meaningful acceptance, empathy, and inclusive practices that create a deeper and lasting impact.
- To promote inclusive classroom practices aligned with the principles of Universal Design of Learning (UDL), ensuring equitable access to learning for autistic students.
Who Can Participate?
Anybody and everyone interested in learning about ASD can participate without any prior experience.
Programme Schedule
Dates: 27th April - 30th April, 2026
Time: 12:45 PM to 01:30 PM
| Day & Date | Theme | Tentative Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Monday 27 April 2026 |
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorde |
Ms. Indrani Basu: Founder Director, Autism Society West
Bengal Mr. Sunder Rajan: President, Autism Society for India; Ms. Seema Nair: President, Center for Autism |
| Day 2 Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
Early Screening, Identification, Assessment and Certification |
Mr. V.R Ramesh: Head, Information Resource Center for Autism,
Bangalore Dr Mary Barua: Action for Autism Prof. Thomas Kishore: NIMHANS |
| Day 3 Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
Behaviour, Communication & Learning Needs |
Dr. Ritu Juneja: Director & Principal, Autism Center for
Tamana, New Delhi. Prof. Shankar Lal Bika: Inclusive and Special Education expert, School of Education, Central University of Punjab Ms. Koyali Chatterjee: The Khaitan School |
| Day 4 Thursday 30 April 2026 |
Family Support, Inclusive Education & Classroom Strategies, Success Stories (videos), Quiz announcement |
Prof. Bharti Kaushik: MPD, CIET, NCERT Representative: Autism Society of India or Ashish Foundation Dr. Rachna Sahgal: Safderjung Hospital, New Delhi |
How to Participate?
Step 1: Registration
Register yourself by clicking the
link given;
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-e32zO1rg4K_3OU-z9uNjmnlRKBUuPA9L2Jwt656DshP3Ng/viewform
or scan the QR Code-
Step 2: Watch Live Course Sessions:
Participants must
attend the course sessions, which will be telecast live from 27th April to
30th April 2026, from 12:45 PM to 01:30 PM on PM e-Vidya DTH ISL Channel No.
31 link
https://www.youtube.com/@PMeV31-u9c/streams
The course will also be live telecast on the following platform:
If you miss the live sessions, the session recordings will be available in the archive of the YouTube channels mentioned above.
Step 3: Participation in Quiz and Certification
The quiz link will be shared exclusively on the fifth day of the course with
only registered participants. Only registered participants can take the
quiz. A certificate will be awarded to those scoring 70% or higher, with one
attempt allowed
Quiz Link : The link will be available from #30th April 2026, 01:30 PM onwards.
Quiz Closing Date - 01st June 2026
Successful participants will receive their certificates via email within 30 days after the quiz closes. If the certificate is not found in the inbox, check the SPAM folder. For issues regarding non-receipt of certificates, inquiries will be addressed 30 days after the quiz closing date. Responses will only be provided to emails sent to dth[dot]isl31[at]ciet[dot]nic[dot]in