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9029018100 www.forumforautism.org chitrariyer@gmail.com |
Disability
| Project Name | Sponsorship for Children with Autism | |||||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 960000 | |||||||||
| Project Description | We provides sponsorships/financial support for therapy and schooling of children/young adults with Autism from under-resourced/non affording families. | |||||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH),Thane > Maharashtra (MH) | |||||||||
| Causes | Education & youth opportunity > Early childhood education,Education & youth opportunity > Inclusive education for persons with disability,Education & youth opportunity > Non formal education & lifeskills | |||||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities | |||||||||
| Beneficiary Description | Young children with Autism | |||||||||
| Impact | Through our Sponsorship Program, children and young adults with Autism gain access to: 1. Communication & Social Skills Structured settings help build interaction, expression, and connection with peers and adults. 2. Consistency & Routine Predictable daily schedules in schools reduce anxiety and foster comfort and adaptability. 3. Individualized Academic Support Customized teaching methods (visuals, sensory aids, IEPs) help every child learn at their own pace. 4. Inclusion & Peer Learning Being part of a diverse classroom promotes acceptance, confidence, and friendship through peer modeling. 5. Life Skills for Independence Special programs teach hygiene, decision-making, regulation, and everyday problem-solving. | |||||||||
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| Project Name | Counseling sessions for neurodivergent adults and their families | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 300000 | ||||||
| Project Description | Forum for Autism has started providing Counselling services for neurodivergent individuals and their families. For this we have appointed full time counselor at our center. | ||||||
| Locations | Pan India | ||||||
| Causes | Healthy Community > Mental health | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities,Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | Young adults with Autism and their families | ||||||
| Impact | Counseling empowers autistic individuals to understand themselves and thrive. Through counseling, neurodivergent individuals gain: - Emotional Regulation Manage anxiety, frustration, and sensory overwhelm with personalized coping tools. - Self-Esteem & Identity Build self-understanding, confidence, and acceptance of one’s unique self. - Social Connection Improve communication, empathy, and the ability to form meaningful relationships. - Life Transition Support Navigate changes like school shifts, adolescence, or work life with guidance. - Mental Health Support Reduce risks of depression, anxiety, and isolation through early care. - Family Empowerment Equip caregivers with tools and awareness to support their loved one better. | ||||||
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| Project Name | Savali | |||||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 200000 | |||||||||
| Project Description | Sessions/Activities/Events for social engagements for neurodivergent adults and their families | |||||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH),Thane > Maharashtra (MH) | |||||||||
| Causes | Healthy Community > Capacity building of healthcare providers & caregivers,Healthy Community > Recreation,Healthy Community > Health awareness | |||||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Children,Women,Elderly,Persons with Disabilities,Others | |||||||||
| Beneficiary Description | - Neurodivergent persons, their families and caregivers, other NGOs working in this field. - The society at large who get to understand about neuro divergence | |||||||||
| Impact | Through our initiatives, we aim to: - Enhance mental health, well-being, and productivity of neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers - Foster friendships among neurodivergent persons - Build a support system for parents and caregivers - Encourage inclusive interactions between neurodivergent individuals and the broader community - Create a safe, welcoming space for like-minded individuals — with or without disabilities — to connect and thrive | |||||||||
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| Project Name | Autism Awareness Program | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 300000 | ||||||
| Project Description | Conducts sensitization programs for schools, colleges, workplaces (both public and private) and communities. | ||||||
| Locations | Pan India | ||||||
| Causes | Education & youth opportunity > Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Children,Women,Elderly,Persons with Disabilities,Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | General public in Schools, colleges, workplaces (both public and private) and communities. | ||||||
| Impact | Autism Awareness Programs are the first step toward acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment — for individuals with autism and the world around them. - It reduces stigma by promoting understanding and acceptance - Encourages early diagnosis and timely intervention - Empowers families with knowledge and support - Fosters inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities - Builds empathy and better peer relationships - Drives policy change for better support systems | ||||||
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| Project Name | Training Workshop for parents and professionals | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 95000 | ||||||
| Project Description | Organizes training workshops, seminars, and peer-support groups. | ||||||
| Locations | Pan India | ||||||
| Causes | Education & youth opportunity > Teacher training,Education & youth opportunity > Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | Parents and professional (Therapists, Special Educators etc.) of individuals with Autism | ||||||
| Impact | Through Training programs for Parents & Professionals, we empower them with knowledge and action: - Early Identification & Support Helps recognize red flags and start timely interventions. - Skill-Building Equips with practical tools to manage behavior, communication, and learning challenges. - Consistency Across Environments: Aligns home and therapy/school approaches for better outcomes. - Confidence & Empowerment Boosts caregiver and professional confidence in decision-making. - Reduces Burnout Builds emotional resilience through knowledge and peer connection. - Promotes Inclusion Encourages supportive, informed communities and classrooms. | ||||||
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| Project Name | Sponsorship for Children with Autism | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 576000 | ||||||
| Project Description | We are providing sponsorship to 16 children and young adults with Autism to pay their school fees or therapy fees from 4 different school/centers. | ||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH) | ||||||
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships,Education > Early childhood learning,Education > Remedial education | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | 16 children/young adults have benefited through this sponsorship. | ||||||
| Impact | 16 children/young adults have benefited through this sponsorship. | ||||||
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| Project Name | Savali | |||||||||||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 250000 | |||||||||||||||
| Project Description | 1) Forum for Autism has started providing Counselling services for neurodivergent individuals and their families. 2) We are planning - to create peer groups among persons with different disabilities - collaborating with other NGOs - trying to get parents and caregivers together - building the bridge between community and neurodivergent persons - helping neurodivergent persons and their caregivers from under privileged communities - helping persons with Autism by conducting various activities and hangout sessions for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH) | |||||||||||||||
| Causes | Education > School / career counselling,Education > Teacher training,Health > Mental health,Health > Recreation,Education > Awareness & advocacy | |||||||||||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities,Others | |||||||||||||||
| Beneficiary Description | - Neurodivergent persons, their families and caregivers, other NGOs working in this field. - The society at large who get to understand about neuro divergence | |||||||||||||||
| Impact | - Improved mental health and thereby overall well-being and productivity of neurodivergent persons and their caregivers. - Increased friendship among neurodivergent persons. - Developed support system amongst parents and caregivers - Created platform to encourage interaction amongst neurodivergent persons and people from different sectors of society (with or without disability) - Created a safe space for like-minded individuals with or without disability to bond | |||||||||||||||
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| Project Name | Training Workshops for parents and professionals | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 200000 | ||||||
| Project Description | We conduct Training programs or workshop for parents of Neurodivergent | ||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH) | ||||||
| Causes | Education > Awareness & advocacy,Education > Non formal education | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities,Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | Parents of neurodivergent and teacher/professionals working for them gets training and further they will use this training to educate neurodivergent who are associated with them. | ||||||
| Impact | Parents of neurodivergent and teacher/professionals working for them. | ||||||
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| Project Name | Autism Awareness Activities | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 160000 | ||||||
| Project Description | In this project, we conduct various activities to sensitize the community about Autism. | ||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH) | ||||||
| Causes | Education ,Education > Awareness & advocacy | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Others | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | 1000+ people in the community | ||||||
| Impact | People will get to know about Autism and understands the way to address the person with Autism. | ||||||
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| Project Name | Sponsorship for Children with Autism | ||||||
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 540000 | ||||||
| Project Description | Forum for Autism raises funds towards sponsoring of children with Autism in various schools and therapy centers. We have been receiving donations from parents who have understood the work that we are doing on ground. They have been donating towards the cause for increasing awareness about Autism as well as for helping families who cannot afford basic intervention for their children. Our ambassador, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his wife Alyona Kapoor along with team MFA Capital and their clients have been contributing funds towards the fund raising during the marathon. We have been urging more families to reach out to us for such financial support through the institutes or centres which their children are availing intervention from. | ||||||
| Locations | Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH) | ||||||
| Causes | Education > Early childhood learning,Education > Education scholarships,Education > Remedial education | ||||||
| Beneficiary Group | Persons with Disabilities | ||||||
| Beneficiary Description | We are currently sponsoring 15 children/young adults from 5 different schools/centers. | ||||||
| Impact | We are currently sponsoring 15 children/young adults from 5 different schools/centers. | ||||||
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