“This concert is history-making,” Ambassador Volk said,“but it is one moment in time. “I call everyone to participate in the special awareness campaign and Concert for Autism,” Deputy Mayor Dangol said.Īustralian Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk said the Australian Government similarly prioritises disability inclusive development. “ACNS believes this concert will create history to #EmbraceAutism and ensure better recognition, understanding, acceptance, visibility and action for autism to guarantee social inclusion.”ĭeputy Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City,Sunita Dangol, said that KMC has made disability inclusion a special priority and is working with different organizations to realize this. Given timely diagnosis and treatment, people with autism can lead fairly functional lives with modest support. “It is crucial to share information on these issues, raise awareness and help our people to recognize this condition at an early age. Parents, health professionals, community stakeholders are quite unaware about child development delays and differences, leading to late diagnosis. Early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills, as well as underlying brain development.Īccording to Chairperson of Autism Care Nepal Society, Dr Sunita Malekhu, “Autism is rarely discussed and there is limited public knowledge of this disorder despite its prevalence in Nepal. Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. It is estimated that 300,000 children in Nepal have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The Australian Embassy is proud to be supporting the event. The concert will raise awareness and celebrate people with neuro-developmental differences.
#EMBRACE AUTISM FREE#
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) and the popular Nepali rock band, 1974AD, are partnering to stage a free Concert for Autism, 5pm, Tudikhel.
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