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In India, talking about mental disorders is still considered taboo, which is why there seems to be a dearth of information around them. Misconceptions coupled with lack of access to information, healthcare professionals, doctors, and treatments have only added to the problem.
However, gradually, people have started initiating dialogues regarding the importance of mental health and spreading awareness around developmental disorders such as autism.
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Autism, a developmental disorder that impairs one’s ability to communicate and interact fluidly, is difficult for people to understand. It can be more difficult for the family members to understand and recognise behavioural patterns associated with people on the autistic spectrum.