National Autism Organizations in India
Action for Autism (AFA): India's oldest autism-specific organization (founded 1991). Based in New Delhi. Parent training programs, resource library, school support, advocacy. Website: autism-india.org.
Autism Society India: National body with city chapters. Advocacy, information, parent support groups.
INCLEN Trust: Research and capacity building for child neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.
Umang: Parent-led organization for autistic individuals. Peer support, transition to adulthood programs.
City-Specific Resources
Mumbai: Sethu, ADAPT (earlier Spastics Society of India), Enable India.
Bangalore: Samara, Brindavan School for Autism, SPASTN.
Chennai: Vidya Sagar, Tamana School, The Banyan.
Hyderabad: Asha Deep, Manasadwipa Foundation.
Delhi/NCR: Action for Autism, Tamana, Muskaan.
Pune: Maargdarshak, Autism Spectrum India.
Kolkata: Parivar.
Specific Support Services
Respite care: Very limited in India. Some organizations provide day respite. Check with AFA and local autism organizations.
Parent training: AFA's Parent-to-Parent program. NIMHANS parent training workshops.
Legal aid: National Institute for Social Defence, state disability commissioner offices.
Employment for autistic adults: Enable India, Mphasis, some IT companies (Tata Consultancy, SAP — limited programs).
Finding Local Resources
The Autism Society India city chapter is the best starting point for city-specific resources. Contact via autism-india.org.