Indians Fighting Autism
INDIANS FIGHTING AUTISM
PHILOSOPHY:
IFA believes that every individual with Autism deserves
access to resources to aid in reaching their full potential. We offer education
and support in finding those resources to promote better quality of life for
families living with Autism.
Children living with Autism do well when their families are
empowered with the skills and confidence to tackle difficult situations.
Furthermore, it creates a productive and loving environment for the family to
grow together. It is our mission to help address not only the needs of the these special children, but to equally address the needs
of families and their challenges as well.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER:
Indians Fighting Autism was founded in 2006 by Smita
Bhatt, M.D. It was originally started in an effort to find other families to
discuss issues in relation to Autism. As it grew, IFA began to address issues
surrounding Autism particularly for the Indo-Pak community. IFA works to help
address the psychosocial challenges and culturally sensitive issues of the
family system. It also focuses to promote social support among community
members. The founder of IFA, Smita Bhatt, M.D., is an
experienced professional and the mother of two autistic sons. Dr. Bhatt,
currently a Psychiatry Resident in
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