SRM College of Occupational Therapy hosts International Conference on Autism 2025

NEW DELHI: The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has organised the International conference on Autism 2025 on its campus. The SRM College of Occupational Therapy hosted the global event under the theme “Rethinking Autism: A Holistic Approach to Participation, Education, and Employment,” to promote global dialogue around autism, inclusive education, and employment opportunities.

More than 1,500 attendees, including students, faculty, researchers, and professionals from around the world took part in the international conference on autism.

Akhilesh Kumar Shukla, director, NIMHR, department of empowerment of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), ministry of social justice & empowerment, Government of India said: “We must recognize that autism is not a limitation, but a unique way of communication. There is a pressing need to build a more supportive environment for the autism community—one that understands and embraces neurodiversity. Inclusion should not be seen as an act of generosity, but as a fundamental human right. Conferences like these play a vital role in shaping today’s academics and forging a future where communities are built to accommodate and support diverse needs, including those of individuals on the autism spectrum.”

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A commemorative souvenir and the presentation of the excellence award in autism was also launched in the event, which reflects the SRMIST’s commitment to academic and clinical excellence in the field of autism care, the institute said in an official statement.

“The International Conference on Autism 2025 stands as a testament to SRMIST’s continued efforts in advancing inclusive healthcare, fostering global partnerships, and shaping a more accessible and empathetic world for individuals with autism,” the institute added.

Nitin M Nagarkar, pro-vice chancellor (MHS), SRM medical college of hospital and research centre, SRMIST; Teresa A May- Benson, president, TMP educational enterprises, USA; Akhilesh Kumar Shukla, director, NIMHR, department of empowerment of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), minister of social justice and empowerment, government of India and organising secretary; and U Ganapathy Sankar, SRM college of occupational therapy, took part in the international conference on Autism, held at the SRM institute.

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