KOCHI:
Aster Medcity celebrated World Autism Awareness Day 2025 with an event focused on legal rights, vocational empowerment, and the talents of individuals with autism.
The key highlight of the event was a session on “Legal Guardianship: A Lifelong Safety Net” by Adv. Preetha S Chandran, a disability rights advocate, who discussed the legal framework supporting individuals with autism and their families.
The event also featured an exhibition and sale showcasing the talents of autistic individuals. Displays included baked goods from ‘Ausome Bites’, a venture of autism club, Ernakulam; handmade scented candles from ‘Luiz Candles’, ; and ‘Talking Fingers’ a book authored by non-speaking autistic individuals, offering personal insights and aspirations.
A talent show further highlighted the diverse skills and abilities of autistic individuals, followed by refreshments.
The program also included addresses by Aster Medicity’s CEO, Dr. Nalanda Jayadev, Senior Consultant- Dr. Jeeson C Unni ( Paediatrics and Neonatology), and Consultant- Dr. Susan Mary Zachariah (Developmental Paediatrics) and Dr. Maria Grace Treasa (Senior Speech Language Pathologist).
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