World Autism awareness day celebrated at town hall Ganderbal

GANDERBAL, April 02: Under the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer, Sahir Majeed, Mission Shakti Ganderbal in collaboration with department of Social welfare Ganderbal and Hope Disability Ganderbal celebrated World Autism Day at town Hall Ganderbal.

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

Several people participated in the event including autism children and their parents, beneficiaries of Mission Shakti, a team from one stop centre, DHEW, Hope Disability and ICPS.

Speakers on the occasion highlighted the importance of this day and also discuss all the symptoms, causes and solutions of this problem.