POST EVENT SUMMARY REPORT
Department of Psychiatry and Paediatrics,JIMSHMC
NAME OF THE EVENT: WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
DATE OF EVENT: 05/04/2024
LOCATION OF EVENT: GROUND FLOOR, JIMS HOSPITAL, MUCHINTAL
PARTICIPANT: AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
ORGANISING DEPATMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS
SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:
World Autism Awareness Day event held at JIMS Hospital was a collaborative effort between the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Pediatrics at JIMSHMC. Dr. Aparna Kuppa, a PG Scholar, introduced the guest speakers for the day, Dr. Chaithanya Laxmi and Dr. Y.S.R. Shanti Navyatha, esteemed Consultant Psychiatrists at ASHA Hospital, Banjara Hills.
To begin the event, Dr. P. Ravinder Rao, the Head of the Psychiatry Department, and Dr. Mohammed Irfan, the Head of the Pediatrics Department, were invited to welcome the guests with flower bouquets, symbolizing their gratitude for their presence and expertise.Dr. B. Suchi, PG Scholar, gave a brief introduction to set the stage for the discussions that would follow. Dr. Chaithanya Laxmi then took the floor to explain in detail about Autism, its signs, and symptoms. Her comprehensive presentation shed light on the various aspects of this complex disorder, helping the audience gain a deeper understanding.
Following Dr. Laxmi’s presentation, Dr. Shanthi Navyatha took the stage to discuss management and therapy options for Autism. Her expertise in child psychiatry allowed her to provide valuable insights into the different approaches that can be taken to support individuals with Autism and their families.The event also delved into the homeopathic aspects of Autism, with Dr. Mohammed Irfan and Dr. P. Ravinder Rao sharing their knowledge on this alternative treatment approach. Their informative session highlighted the potential benefits of homeopathy in managing Autism symptoms’. Dr.Shravani Dasari and Dr. Kontham Divya then introduced the concept of an integrative approach to Autism, emphasizing the importance of combining various therapeutic modalities to provide holistic care for individuals with Autism. Towards the end of the event, Dr. Bhavya Shikha, Dr. Ramya Krishna, and Dr. Sudipti Singh took the stage to address the queries and concerns of parents regarding Autism and its prognosis. Their expertise and compassionate approach provided reassurance and guidance to the parents in attendance.
In addition to the informative sessions, the PG Scholars also conducted screening of patients using assessment tools, further contributing to the understanding and diagnosis of Autism. Overall, the World Autism Awareness Day event at JIMS Hospital was a successful and enlightening gathering, bringing together experts from various fields to share their knowledge and experiences in the field of Autism. The event aimed to raise awareness.
