Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Austism

 

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Autism has paralyzed the society and is engulfing the population at a speed, thereby increasing its share. There are 40 lakh individuals who are suffering from Autism. It is more found in boys than girls i.e. the ratio is 4:1. It has an impulse effect on communication, imagination, socialization, cognition & intuitive thoughts, affecting the social interaction. The kids are left with depression and they long to live a normal life. They would love to socialize, play outdoors with other kids of their age, but are left choice less. They wish for a normal school life rather than the Autism Centres. The parents too are heartbroken. Though medicines and therapies cure them to certain extent, yet the disorder cannot be removed completely.

ALFAA – Assisted Living for Autistic Adults is a city based NGO and has taken initiative to do things differently for the Autistic people. It has taken the idea of autistic models a step further by building portfolios of six autistic children, and promoting them to feature in ads and fashion shows of some leading brands.  The Trend earlier was to occupy these autistic adults in making handicrafts and selling it which would earn them a meagre amount. They would be paid only if the sales take place.

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ALFAA is all geared up to generate income for autistic adults. It has organised 3 fashion shows featuring autistic models. Each autistic model will be paid Rs. 2,500. The credit goes to the fashion designer Prasad Bidapa for giving them the stage and also to the sponsors for shelling out the money for a noble cause. Strand Life Foundation and Organisation for Rare Diseases  are involved in sponsoring these adults. Mr. Bidappa is also planning to send these portfolios to the corporate so that more assignments are given to these adults which will help them to build their self esteem and also in settling their expenses.

 

By Prithviraj Singh Chauhan

Part time journalist, full-time observer. Editor-in-Chief at The Indian Wire. I cover updates related to business and startups.

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