“Changing Perspectives Changing lives”Enabling Self-reliance for Persons with Autism Spectrum DisordersKavita Sharma, Center Head

Prayas- A Computer and iPad Training Center for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Project of Autism Society of India60, Vittal Mallya Road,

Bangalore 560001

Contact: 08826654911

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What have we changed?

The lives of SIX persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

They have been employed at SAP labs India Pvt. Ltd Bangalore in a completely OPEN employment situation.

They are Testing Software.

They are independent, productive and self-reliant.

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What has been the Journey?

Bringing Innovation

Adding Adaptations

Evolving systems

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Bringing Innovation …Discovered….potentials of persons with ASD Attention to detail Photographic memory Association to events, facts etc Love to follow order or structure Learning in real life situation Repetition-use in bringing perfection Unerring focus Pattern recognition

………………equated with Technology

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Adding Adaptations….• Core- Deficit (Social Skills) - Buddy/ Job Coach

• Indifference to others - Secluded and quiet area

• Resistance to change -Keep consistency during the

learning period

• Sensitivity towards environmental stimuli - Seating arrangement, sound and light level

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Evolving

Systems..

Towards providing a dignified life…..

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Corporate, Cultures and

Communities

Let’s Bring In This Change

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