Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) is not just an organization but a model center for persons with autism in Nepal. Being a non-profit, non-governmental and social organization, it supports around 100 families per day through its various service programs like assessments, diagnosis, intervention, therapies, special school, vocational unit, trainings, education, and counseling.
ACNS is the training hub and human resource development center for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nepal. We are glad that the government and concerned stakeholders value ACNS as a learning centre and we are heading towards a centre of excellence in the field of autism in Nepal.
This fiscal year 2080‑81 (2024) has been an active year for ACNS with many activities, programs, projects and services. The whole team is committed to give the best solutions within our limitations and to enhance our service delivery system. The number of beneficiaries has tremendously increased this year compared to previous years. We served 2,680 children, adolescents and adults with autism, parents, caregivers, and teachers from 56 districts through our regular services, programs, and activities.
ACNS stands proud of her Chairperson, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya, on being honored with the prestigious INSAR Advocate Awards. Her dedication and contribution to the autism community has made a significant impact in Nepal as well as at the international level.
The economic crisis we came up against this year tested our limitations, which ACNS overcame with collective effort. Personnel from all departments — Administrative and Finance, Assessment and Diagnosis, Therapeutic and Intervention, Pre-primary and Child Training Program, Aarambha Pre-Primary School, Aakar Vocational Unit, Projects, caregivers, guards, interns and volunteers — worked hard with dedication for organizational development, growth and progress.
On behalf of all staff members, my special thanks goes to our Chairperson, Executive Board Members, Advisors and Parents of ACNS, who have always believed in us and provided a supportive work environment. Their support, motivation, encouragement and guidance have always been a blessing to us, helping us be more energetic, enthusiastic and innovative in our tasks.
Our special thanks goes to all our national and international donors, well-wishers, members, parents and all persons with autism who have believed in us and joined as partners in this organization. With the motto “Learn to Lead” we are learning to be one of the leading autism organisations in Nepal with international recognition.
Finally, I would like to wish for great success of the 17th Annual General Meeting of Autism Care Nepal Society.
Surendra Bajracharya
Director
