People with autistic disorders are entitled to get gainful employment: Experts

KOLKATA: (Apr 2) People with autistic disorders need to be provided with skill training to get gainful employment besides being treated with empathy, feel many domain experts.

Globally, the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders is rising, with autism affecting one in 100 children according to WHO, Psychotherapist Minu Budhia said.

“The focus should be on skill building in a sensory-friendly environment with social communication training. Organisations need to create an inclusive autism-friendly workspace,” Budhia said. PTI