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Adequate Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in India

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Despite the significant burden of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in India, there are areas of unmet needs at every level of the health care system. This includes screening and recognition, reliable and valid tools to evaluate, and to adequately manage ASD. There are also gaps in education and training of medical professionals, paraprofessionals, special education teachers and the related services. Lack of public awareness and cultural factors contribute to delays in early recognition and interventions. A framework is suggested to address these unmet needs at various levels to improve the care of these children with ASD. These include a) a focus on education of medical professionals, paraprofessionals, and teachers; b) setting up infrastructure at community, regional, and statewide levels, with adequate funding; and c) use of audiovisual technology and collaboration with international expertise.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge all their patients with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, and the dedicated frontline workers, special education teachers, medical professionals and paraprofessionals, who take care of them.

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  3. Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

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Mahajan, R., Sagar, R. Adequate Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children in India. Indian J Pediatr 90, 387–392 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-022-04352-4

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