# C.A.R.E for Autism > A community of autistic people and their families ## Posts - [What Autistic People Want You to Know About Being Autistic](https://careforautism.org.in/what-autistic-people-want-you-to-know-about-being-autistic/): We asked autistics what they would like people to know about being autistic. These were their responses: “I would like people to know that autism doesn’t have a “face”, a “profile” or the same characteristics, that’s why it’s a spectrum. Just because they don’t see someone as autistic doesn’t mean that they’re not, or that […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Parenting](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-parenting/): Question: What kind of parent support helped you or would have helped you while growing up? Aditi Gangrade: Parent support that helped – my mom let me be. If I didn’t like doing something she wouldn’t force me to do it. Due to undiagnosed autism none of us knew it was sounds that hurt me. I […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Eloping](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-eloping/): Question: My autistic daughter tries to run away or elope at the slightest chance she gets. What could be the reason for this? What can be done to prevent this? Preeti Dixit: I don’t recall if I have ever eloped as a child but I have extricated myself from environments or situations which I found stressful […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Adolescence](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-adolescence/): Question: How were your adolescent years? Were they emotionally challenging? What kind of parent support would have helped make them less challenging? Joel Godi: My adolescent years were the most stressful and confusing time. Emotional regulation was definitely very imbalanced. On hindsight I think that if only my parents were better informed (they actually had no […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Schooling](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-schooling/): Question: How was your schooling experience? What were the challenges you faced in school? Did you feel lonely at school? Sweta Sukhani: The experience was traumatic. The rules were confusing, there was constant admonishing for most things like “appearing lost”, “being too loud”, “not knowing something”, “interrupting”, from the teachers, and from students – laughing when […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Hyperactivity and Inattention](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-hyperactivity-and-inattention/): Question: What makes autistic kids inattentive/restless/hyperactive? Are they experiencing physical discomfort or sensory discomfort or something else? Navi A: What is inattentive? If they’re staring off into space they might be thinking about something. I’m often thinking about the physics of things or trying to understand an interaction I had earlier in the day or maybe […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Empathy and Emotions](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-empathy-and-emotions/): Question: What is empathy for you? Do individuals with autism really understand what others feel? It is misunderstood when individuals with autism smile or laugh out loud when someone is feeling sad or crying. Why do you think individuals with autism react that way? Especially when it is situations like attending funeral why is that […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Meltdowns and Shutdowns](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-meltdowns-and-shutdowns/): Question: What should I do when my child has a meltdown? Should I ignore him or should I try to calm him down? Preeti Dixit: I can share my experience of having a meltdown and what helps me. I have a meltdown when I am completely overloaded or overwhelmed by something and have reached my absolute […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Sensory Issues](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-sensory-issues/): Question: Do you have sensory sensitivities? What kind of sensory sensitivities do you have? How do you cope with them? Preeti Dixit: I have severe sound and touch sensitivity. I can’t stand loud sounds. Loudspeakers and firecrackers are a nightmare for me. I have to wear soundproofing ear plugs and earphones to protect myself from their […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Stimming](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-stimming/): Question: Why do autistics stim? Does stimming reduce with age? Should I stop my child from stimming? Sweta Sukhani: A direct NO to the third question! (Though I agree it has to be evaluated for the child’s own psychological and social safety, in which case the child should be given safe spaces to stim).  Some of […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Self-talking](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-self-talking/): Question: What purpose does self-talk serve? Sweta Sukhani: Self talk – Keeps me sane and alive Helps me figure out what to do when it gets overwhelming Helps regulate emotions objectively Makes me feel less lonely and alone Helps me get over executive dysfunction and do something It’s super fun because I love my brain. It […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Socializing](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-socializing/): Question: Why do you want to be in your own world most of the time? Why don’t you want to mingle with family and friends? Is this environment not interesting? Sweta Sukhani: I don’t relate to this environment most of the time. The conversations don’t excite me. I am constantly forced to not be me, so […] - [Autistic Perspectives on Peer Interaction](https://careforautism.org.in/autistic-perspectives-on-peer-interaction/): Question: As a child, how did seeing a group of children your age make you feel? Did you feel like you wanted to be a part of the group but didn’t know know, or were you okay with not being a part of the group? I am asking because, as parents, we try a lot […] ## Pages - [Advocacy](https://careforautism.org.in/advocacy/): Government of India Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities National Institutes National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) The National Trust Disability Acts National Policy for Persons with Disabilities The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Disabilities […] - [Diagnosis](https://careforautism.org.in/diagnosis/): Childhood Diagnosis Early Signs of Autism in Children Signs of Autism in Children Screening Tools for Autism in Children Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Children (STAT) Parents Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) Online Screening Tools for Autism in Children Infant-Toddler Checklist […] - [Resources](https://careforautism.org.in/resources/) - [Education](https://careforautism.org.in/education/): National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Administration Online Admission Evaluation Process Regional Centers Study Centers  Courses Open Basic Education (OBE) Secondary Education (Class X) Senior Secondary Education (Class XII) Vocational Education Online Course Material OBE A, B, C Secondary (Class X) Senior Secondary (Class XII) Education BrainPOP BYJU’s Cool Math e-learning for kids ePathshala Funbrain […] - [Therapy](https://careforautism.org.in/therapy/): Occupational Therapy AOTA | American Occupational Therapy Association Chicago OT Growing Hands On Kids Mama OT Therapy Fun Zone The Inspired Treehouse The OT Toolbox The Pocket OT Your Kids OT Your Therapy Source Sensory Integration Therapy Lemon Lime Adventures Little Bins for Little Hands My Mundane and Miraculous Life Sensory Mom Sensory Smart Parent […] - [About Us](https://careforautism.org.in/about-us/): Founders Rohan Dixit My name is Rohan. I am an 18-year-old autistic guy from Bangalore. I recently realized that there are many autistics in India, like me, and very few places for us to share what we feel. I decided, then, that we needed to create a community for autistic people in India to connect […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/careforautism.org.in/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)