30-04-2025
SRM hosts International Conference on Autism 2025
The SRM College of Occupational Therapy hosted the inauguration of the International Conference on Autism 2025 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) here on Wednesday
Speaking at the conference, Akhilesh Kumar Shukla, Director, National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said, 'There is a pressing need to build a more supportive environment for the autism community – one that understands and embraces neurodiversity.'
The event also featured the launch of a commemorative souvenir and the presentation of the Excellence Award in Autism. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Pro-Vice Chancellor (MHS), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRMIST; Teresa A. May-Benson, president, TMP Educational Enterprises, USA; U. Ganapathy Sankar, organising secretary and Dean of the college were present.
