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AUTISM : It is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects the normal functioning of the brain. It leads to difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication and social interactions.

LEARNING DISABILITY : It is a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using spoken or written language, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations

AUTISM :

Chennai
"We can", 4/370 South Forst Main Road, Kabaleeswar Nagar, Neelangarai
Tele: 044-55461010

Delhi
Mary Barua, Action for Autism, A 1/51 Panchsheel Enclave
Mob: 9810225123

LEARNING DISABILITY :

Delhi
Geet Oberoi, Orkids
Mob: 9811477777

Joyshree Mukherjee, Vimhans
Mob: 9811210539

Usha
Tele- 011-26940326

For generic information:

Delhi
Disability India Organisation, A-62 a Lajpat Nagar-2
Tele: 011-51727004
Website- www.disabilityindia.org

Art therapy:

Delhi
VSA, Very Special Art for the differently abled
Tele: 011-26134983

Ability unlimited (dance theatre group)
Guruji Pasha
Mob: 9811340308

Pragya, Disabled yoga therapist
Mob: 9891963825

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